'Maulvi', aides sacrifice boy

Hardoi, Sep 26 (UNI) A 'maulvi' and his two aides were today arrested for allegedly sacrificing a boy at a religious place under Dehat police station area here.

The victim Ranjit Kashyap (7), a native of Kauda village, was missing since Friday. His mutilated body was recovered near a farm.

According to the deceased's family members, the 'maulvi' Rasheed sacrified the minor with the help of his brother Majeed and another family member at a newly constructed mosque.

Investigations are on.

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