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Gujarat Child Found Dead in Well After Land Dispute
A young boy from a Gujarat village was killed and his body disposed of in a well, according to police investigating a case linked to a property dispute and witchcraft allegations. The accused village resident has been arrested in connection with the child's death.
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A child from a village in Gujarat was murdered and his body thrown into a well, police said, in an incident stemming from a land row between families in the area. The accused, identified as Savanji Thakor, allegedly kidnapped the boy before disposing of his remains in the well. The body was recovered the following day after relatives raised alarm over the child's disappearance.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the death, with reports suggesting witchcraft accusations may have played a role in the confrontation between the families. The property dispute appears to have escalated tensions in the village community ahead of the alleged crime.
The arrest comes amid continuing concerns over violence linked to superstition-driven allegations in rural areas across India. Police have registered a case against the accused and are conducting further investigations into the incident.