In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the Shahdara neighborhood of Delhi, a 10-year-old boy was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a rented room belonging to his father's driver. The discovery came just hours after the child was reported missing by his frantic family.
The victim, identified as Ankit, had been last seen playing near his home in the Krishna Nagar area before his sudden disappearance triggered a frantic search operation.
Timeline of a Tragedy
According to police sources, the sequence of events unfolded rapidly:
- The boy was reported missing by his family on Tuesday evening
- Local authorities immediately launched a search operation
- Within hours, the child was discovered unconscious in the driver's rented room
- He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead
Police Investigation Underway
Law enforcement officials have registered a case and initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's death. The rented room where the body was found has been sealed for forensic examination.
"We are investigating all angles and questioning everyone connected to the case," stated a senior police officer from the Shahdara district. "The exact cause of death will be determined after the postmortem report."
Community in Shock
The local community has been left reeling from the tragic incident, with neighbors and residents expressing shock and disbelief. The case has raised serious questions about child safety in urban neighborhoods.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the final hours of the young boy's life and determine the circumstances that led to this devastating outcome.
