Tragic End to Kidnapping: Local Youth Arrested in Kanpur

A six-year-old boy named Ayush Sonkar was kidnapped and later found dead in Kanpur's Barra locality. Shivam Saxena, a local youth, was arrested for the crime. Initial investigations suggest a personal enmity with the boy's family as the motive. Further investigations are underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kanpur | Updated: 25-10-2025 00:40 IST | Created: 25-10-2025 00:40 IST
Tragic End to Kidnapping: Local Youth Arrested in Kanpur
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A tragic incident unfolded in Kanpur's Barra locality as a six-year-old boy was kidnapped and later found dead, leading to the arrest of a local youth.

The victim, Ayush Sonkar, vanished while playing outside his home. Police efforts, backed by CCTV footage, led to the identification and arrest of Shivam Saxena.

Investigations reveal a history of disputes between the accused and the victim's family. Authorities are exploring personal enmity as a potential motive, with strangulation suspected as the cause of death.

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