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Gujarat Father Arrested for Setting Son Ablaze, Concealing Body
Police in Gujarat have arrested a man accused of pouring petrol on his son and setting him on fire before burying the body to conceal the crime. The accused faces charges of murder and destruction of evidence.
LSN India ·
Authorities in Gujarat have arrested a man in connection with the death of his son in an alleged act of extreme violence. According to police, the accused poured petrol on his son and set him ablaze, subsequently burying the body in an attempt to destroy evidence of the crime.
The case came to light following an investigation into the disappearance and death. Police registered a formal case against the accused under sections pertaining to murder and destruction of evidence after examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the motivations behind the alleged crime and have been gathering additional evidence. The accused remains in police custody as the case proceeds through the legal system.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about violent crimes within families in the state. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to such cases to come forward to law enforcement.