In a horrifying incident, an 11-year-old boy, Kritarth Kushwaha, was brutally murdered in a suspected human sacrifice ritual aimed at bringing success and fame to a school in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred at DL Public School in Rasgawan village, under the jurisdiction of Sahapau Police Station. The young boy, a Class 2 student, was found strangled in the school hostel, with his body later discovered in a vehicle owned by the school management. Kritarth, a resident of Tursen village, had been missing for several days, causing widespread panic among locals.
An investigation was launched following a complaint from the boy’s father, Krishna Kumar, on September 23. Evidence uncovered by the police suggested that the killing was orchestrated as part of a tantric ritual to bring success to the school.
Authorities have arrested five individuals linked to the crime, including Ramprakash Solanki, Dinesh Baghel (the school manager), Jashodhan Singh (father of the school manager), Laxman Singh, and Veerpal Singh alias Veeru. According to CO Himanshu Mathur, Jashodhan Singh is considered the mastermind behind the sacrificial plan.
The Superintendent of Police ordered the immediate arrest of the suspects, and further legal action is being taken by Sahapau Police. The tragic event has shocked the local community, leaving many in disbelief that such a gruesome act could take place in a school setting.
