Tragic Teen Murder Shocks Deoband Community

A 14-year-old boy named Mayank was found dead on a railway track in Deoband, prompting police investigation. Allegations suggest he was lured and killed by acquaintances of a girl from a neighboring village. Authorities have named five suspects and are examining CCTV evidence to solve this unsettling case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Saharanpur | Updated: 15-01-2026 16:42 IST | Created: 15-01-2026 16:42 IST
Tragic Teen Murder Shocks Deoband Community
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The quiet community of Deoband was rattled when a 14-year-old boy was found dead, his body stuffed in a sack and discarded on a railway track. The grim discovery was made by a locomotive pilot who alerted authorities.

Identified as Mayank, the young victim was a mere ninth-grade student. His family claims he was forcibly taken from his home, assaulted, and then killed by individuals connected to a nearby village. Subsequent allegations led to a police investigation implicating five individuals, including a local couple and their children.

The police, focused on leaving no stone unturned, have detained two persons for intensive questioning. With the collection of CCTV footage and mounting evidence, the local law enforcement is diligently working to unravel this heartbreaking incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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