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Neighbor Arrested for Neighbor's Child's Poisoning Death
13 Nov
Summary
- A neighbor was arrested for allegedly poisoning two children.
- One child died, while the other fell critically ill.
- The motive is believed to be an old enmity between neighbors.
In Prayagraj, a 58-year-old man named Asfaq Ahmed has been arrested by Pratapgarh police. He is accused of poisoning two young sons of his neighbor in Chamrupur Pathan village, an act reportedly driven by an old enmity. The incident occurred on October 18, when Ahmed allegedly administered poison mixed in a cold drink.
The younger of the two boys tragically died as a result of the poisoning. The elder son, however, survived but is in critical condition. The complainant neighbor reported continued threats from Ahmed, prompting legal action.
A case was registered at Jethwara Police Station under various sections of the BNS. Following investigations, Asfaq Ahmed was taken into custody and sent to jail.
