Bodies of Three Children Found in Meerut, India Amid Alarming Superstitious Practices

Families of three young children, aged 8 and 9 years old, have alleged that their children were murdered as part of superstitious practices after their bodies were found in a vacant plot in Meerut, India. The case is currently being treated as accidental drowning pending the post-mortem report, but relatives claim the children were bleeding from their noses, mouths, and ears when found.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bodies of Ritik (8), Shibu (8), and Manvi (9) were discovered in a vacant plot in Sival Khas town of Meerut district on Monday morning.
  • The families alleged that their children were murdered as part of superstitious practices after searching the area themselves and finding no signs of the children.
  • Relatives claim the children were bleeding from their noses, mouths, and ears when their bodies were found.
  • A grieving relative stated, "There's no way they drowned. There isn't even enough water in that plot."
  • This incident is just one example of the alarming superstitious practices that are prevalent in the region, leading to the deaths of many children.

Statistics:

  • The ages of the deceased children range from 8 to 9 years old.
  • The bodies of the children were found in a plot that was partially filled with water, approximately 200 meters from their homes.
  • The children had gone missing while playing around 11 am on Sunday, and their bodies were discovered the next morning at 6 am.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Lucknow