4-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Killed by Cousin in Horrific Organ-Selling Scheme After Suspect Sought Quick Money

A four-year-old boy in India was allegedly murdered by his own cousin, who investigators say wanted to remove and sell the child’s organs to make quick money. The shocking case emerged in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, after the boy disappeared from his family home and his body was discovered two days later.

The victim, identified as Jitendra Ram, was reported missing by his father, Ramjeet Ram, on November 7. The child had last been seen on November 5. During a search, villagers discovered his body wrapped in bedding, placed inside a sack and partially buried in a water-filled pit near a field. Police were alerted and launched an investigation.

Authorities arrested a 27-year-old relative identified as Basudev, also known as Tangnu. Police allege that he lured the child away with food, including chicken, before taking him to a nearby hut. Investigators say the suspect gave the boy alcohol and later attacked him with a knife. Police reported that the child’s kidneys, lungs and eyes had been removed and placed in a plastic-lined bucket.

According to investigators, Basudev had been searching social media for ways to earn money quickly after becoming dissatisfied with his income from daily-wage work. He allegedly became interested in claims that human organs could be sold for large sums. The Indian Express reported that police also said he had interacted with an AI app while trying to work out how to carry out his plan. Investigators believe he came to think someone would travel from Delhi to purchase the organs.

Police said they recovered the alleged murder weapon, the bucket containing the removed organs and other items during the investigation. A local witness reportedly saw the suspect with the child before he disappeared, helping investigators identify him. Authorities have not reported evidence that the organs were actually sold or that a buyer was involved.

The case has deeply shaken the local community, particularly because the accused was a relative who reportedly had access to the child’s family. Basudev has been arrested and the investigation remains ongoing. The allegations are extremely serious, but the suspect’s guilt must ultimately be determined through the legal process.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40964405/boy-murdered-cousin-organs-india/