What drove a neighbor to kidnap and murder an 8-year-old boy in Bengaluru?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Tragic incident of kidnapping and murder.
- Neighborly dispute escalated to violence.
- Importance of community safety and awareness.
- Swift police action in apprehending the suspect.
- Calls for stricter measures to protect children.
Bengaluru, May 8 (NationPress) In a deeply disturbing act fueled by vengeance, a young boy aged eight was abducted and killed by a neighbor due to a minor dispute within the Parappana Agrahara police jurisdiction in Bengaluru. The tragic event emerged on Thursday, leading to the swift arrest of the suspect.
The victim has been identified as Ramanand. Authorities report that the perpetrator, Chandeshwar Matur, 36, had a longstanding grievance against the boy's family, which prompted him to carry out this heinous crime.
After the murder, the boy’s body was concealed in a bag and discarded in a lake. Following a prompt investigation, police successfully identified and apprehended the suspect, who is now undergoing questioning.
According to law enforcement, after committing the act, the accused disposed of the boy's remains in Rayasandra Lake, where they were discovered on Wednesday.
The Parappana Agrahara police are treating this case with utmost seriousness, initiating a comprehensive investigation. Charges of kidnapping, murder, and evidence tampering have been filed against the accused.
The local community has expressed immense anger over this incident, calling for severe penalties for the perpetrator. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sarah Fathima mentioned on Thursday that both the victim's family and the suspect hail from Bihar. The men are employed as security personnel while the women work as cooks in nearby buildings. The young boy was reported missing on Wednesday morning.
Previously, on April 14, a migrant worker from Bihar was killed in a police encounter after allegedly kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old girl in Hubballi, Karnataka. The suspect, also from Bihar, attacked law enforcement officers when they attempted to apprehend him.
This shocking event unfolded in Hubballi on April 13 when the accused reportedly tried to sexually assault the five-year-old girl and subsequently strangled her after she resisted.
As per police reports, the suspect lured the girl to a shed for the assault. Upon hearing her cries for help, local residents rushed to the scene, but by then, it was too late, as the girl had already been killed.