[Grieving family members of the class 2 student murdered in an alleged case of superstition.]
Hathras (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking incident, a Class 2 student from D L Public School in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh was 'sacrificed' as part of a black magic ritual intended to bring fame and success to the institution.
The student was murdered last week and his dead body was found in mysterious condition. Police investigations later revealed that the boy was sacrificed as part of a ritual performed to bering fame and success to the school.
The police has arrested the school owner Jasodhan Singh, his son, Dinesh Baghel, who was the director of the school, and three teachers.
The body of the student was recovered from school director Dinesh Baghel's car, the police said. The family of the child has alleged that he was killed as part of 'black magic' rituals, according to news agency PTI.
Further probe led to the discovery of ritualistic items near the tube well, further supporting claims of occult activities.
Hathras Superintendent of Police, Nipun Aggarwal, confirmed the accused "sacrificed" the child.
"The child was strangled with the intent to bring prosperity to the school and secure its future", Aggarwal said.
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