An 11-year-old boy was tragically murdered in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, with his body discovered in a drum, prompting a police investigation to find the suspect.
An 11-year-old boy studying in class five was murdered by an unidentified person who dumped his body in a drum at his house in Satna city of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, a police officer said.
The incident occurred in Bank Colony under Kolgawan police station limits when the boy was alone at home, said Additional Superintendent of Police Shivesh Singh.
Police broke open the house during a search and found blood stains inside along with a blood-soaked pillow and a sharp-edged weapon, he added.
During the inspection of the premises, the body of the boy was found in a drum.
The police officer said the deceased had multiple injury marks on his neck caused by a sharp weapon.
"At the time of the incident, the boy's mother had gone out for work, while his siblings were also not around," said Singh.
Family members suspected the role of a local dry cleaner who has been untraceable, with his mobile phone switched off.
Police have formed three teams to trace the suspect, and further investigation is underway, Singh said.