Tragic End: Teen Abduction and Murder Stuns Mathura

A 17-year-old boy in Mathura, Tarun Kumar, was kidnapped and killed by four friends for ransom. Following a social media alert and police investigation, the suspects were apprehended and confessed to the murder, revealing they strangled Tarun after he attempted to escape.

A horrifying incident in Mathura has shocked the community, as a 17-year-old boy was kidnapped and murdered by four purported friends, police confirmed on Tuesday.

Tarun Kumar, a class 10 student, was reported missing on Monday by his father, sparking a social media alert and police hunt. Analysis of phone records and CCTV footage revealed he was taken under the guise of a friendly outing.

The suspects, aged between 18 and 19 and identified as Sahil, Harsh, and siblings Luv and Kush, confessed to strangling Tarun after he realized their ransom plan. His body was found dumped in a drain, leading to their arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)