In the small town of Jhansi, a tragic incident unfolded over a mere few rupees. A grandfather, consumed by anger, strangled his own 8-year-old grandson. Trying to conceal the crime, he hid the child's body in a haystack, but the post-mortem report and intense police questioning uncovered this gruesome act. Let's delve into the full story...
A Fatal Clash Over Money
In Lahchura, a horrifying crime shattered the peace and stunned the community. Eight-year-old Mukesh fell victim to his grandfather's furious anger, a boy set to make his way through the third grade at the village's local school. On a seemingly normal Saturday, while Mukesh's parents toiled in the fields, his grandparents kept him company at home. When a small sum of money went missing, grandfather Sarman accused Mukesh and chided him. Mukesh's retort sparked a deadly rage, leading Sarman to strangle the boy to death.
Crime Scene Concealment
Panic set in after Sarman killed his grandson. Attempting to hide the murder, he stashed Mukesh's lifeless body in the hay-covered room. Afterward, he nonchalantly tended to his goats in the fields, returning later to stage a search with the family. The gruesome search concluded eight hours later when police and villagers discovered Mukesh's body concealed among the hay. The post-mortem confirmed that strangulation was the cause of death.
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Suspicions Confirmed Through Interrogation
Upon the body's discovery, Sarman showed neither tear nor remorse. His odd behavior, paired with frequent utterances of "put me in jail," heightened police suspicions. It emerged there were frequent disputes between Mukesh's mother, Chandramukhi, and the grandparents, exacerbated by Sarman's suspicions of Mukesh stealing money for his mother. Faced with stern police interrogation, Sarman confessed to the crime, stating he acted in a fit of rage over monetary thefts that seeded discord in their household.
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Jhansi's Superintendent of Police, reported that a disappearance notice filed on October 4th led to the investigation. Upon discovery of the child's body and post-mortem revelations, Sarman was arrested. He admitted to killing his grandson in anger and concealing the body in the hay to hide his deed. Mukesh was the only son of his parents, his loss leaving a void in their lives.
