Canteen Guard Arrested for Murder of 5-Year-Old Student in Jehanabad
Canteen guard arrested for killing 5-year-old student in Jehanabad
Hindustan Times
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A canteen guard at a Gurukul residential school in Jehanabad, Bihar, India, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault and murder of a five-year-old student. The accused, Mukesh Kumar, confessed to the crime, which has raised serious concerns about safety in schools.
- 01Mukesh Kumar, the canteen guard, was arrested for killing a five-year-old student.
- 02The victim was sexually assaulted before being murdered, as confirmed by a medical report.
- 03The incident has led to the arrest of the hostel owner and a school administrator for attempting to conceal the crime.
- 04Forensic evidence, including bloodstains and CCTV footage, played a crucial role in the investigation.
- 05The accused claimed he was provoked by taunts from students and was under the influence of alcohol during the incident.
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In a tragic incident in Jehanabad, Bihar, Mukesh Kumar, a 46-year-old canteen guard at a Gurukul residential school, was arrested for the alleged sexual assault and murder of a five-year-old student. The police reported that the victim was killed with a sharp weapon after being assaulted. A post-mortem examination confirmed the assault, prompting a thorough investigation. The Superintendent of Police, Aprajit Lohan, stated that Kumar confessed to the crime, citing provocation from students who teased him about his personal life. Following the incident, the school’s hostel owner, Tarun Kumar, and other staff members were also implicated and arrested for attempting to cover up the crime. Forensic evidence, including bloodstains and CCTV footage, revealed critical details about the night of the murder. The victim’s family expressed their grief and suspicion regarding the school administration's initial claims about the child's death, demanding justice and transparency in the investigation.
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This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of children in schools, prompting calls for stricter regulations and oversight.
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