19-Year-Old Boy Strangled, Body Stuffed In Drum And Set Ablaze By Uncle In Agra News24 –

In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old boy was strangled by his uncle, who later stuffed his body into a drum and set it ablaze in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district.

According to PTI, the accused killed his nephew after being blackmailed over his minor daughter’s pictures, which were allegedly taken by the victim. The incident reportedly took place in Agra’s Malpura area.

A senior police officer said the incident took place last year in February. After DNA profiling of the half-burnt body, the victim was identified as Rakesh. Later, the accused, Deviram, was arrested on September 15.

The senior cop said that the accused was angry with the victim after he allegedly took pictures of his minor daughter. “He was allegedly blackmailed by the victim,” he added.