Juvenile Detainees Arrested for Alleged Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy

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A shocking case has come to light in Nayagarh, where five juveniles, aged between 13 and 15, have been taken into custody for allegedly sexually abusing and killing a 12-year-old boy. The incident highlights the vulnerability of children in educational institutions, particularly in madrassas, and the need for stringent safety measures. The police investigation has revealed that the accused students, who study in the same madrassa as the victim, had been coercing the boy into unnatural relationships for several months.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 12-year-old victim was a student of a madrassa in Nayagarh, where he was allegedly subjected to sexual abuse by five older students, aged between 13 and 15.
  • The accused students, who are currently detained at a juvenile detention center, confessed to the crime during police questioning.
  • CCTV footage revealed the five students allegedly leading the boy to a secluded area, where he was last seen with them.
  • The main accused, a 15-year-old, had been coercing the victim into an unnatural relationship for several months, while the boy's family remained unaware of the abuse.
  • The madrassas authorities are cooperating with the investigation, but the institute's teachers and staff have been unavailable for comment.
  • The police have asked madrassas to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and promised support to the victim's family as per law.

Statistics:

  • The five juveniles detained for the alleged murder of the 12-year-old boy are aged between 13 and 15.
  • 16 students, aged 12 to 15, are currently enrolled in the madrassa, along with 3 teaching staff and a cook.
  • The police investigation revealed that the accused students had been coercing the victim into unnatural relationships for several months.
  • The 12-year-old boy was a student in the madrassa for approximately one year before the alleged incident.
  • The police have promised support to the victim's family as per law, including providing them with necessary assistance and resources.

Sources:

  • Subash Chandra Panda, Nayagarh additional SP, as quoted in Times of India
  • TOI, "Nayagarh: 5 minors held for murder of 12-year-old boy; CCTV footage reveals their betrayal", [1]