6-year-old boy sodomised and killed: Police

A six-year-old boy was raped and murdered in southwest Delhi’s Kapashera Friday, police said. According to police, the boy was lured on the pretext of chocolates by a labourer near his home, and then taken to the accused’s house and raped.

6-year-old boy sodomised and killed in Delhi

A six-year-old boy was raped and murdered in southwest Delhi’s Kapashera Friday, police said. (Representational Image)

A six-year-old boy was raped and murdered in southwest Delhi’s Kapashera Friday, police said. According to police, the boy was lured on the pretext of chocolates by a labourer near his home, and then taken to the accused’s house and raped. Police sources said the boy died during the rape as the accused had gagged his mouth. Sources added that the accused sat with the body for an hour while deciding where to dump it.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Milind Dumbre did not respond to calls seeking a comment. Police sources said a 22-year-old man, Rohit, has been arrested.

The boy’s mother had approached the police on March 27, when her son, who usually plays outside in the evening, did not return till 6.30 pm. “The boy used to leave his house at 4.30 pm and return in two hours. When he did not, a missing person complaint was filed,” said a police officer.

Police went door-to-door in the locality, but in vain. Police then rounded up people from surrounding areas, including those living in derelict buildings, and took down their names. An announcement was made by police that everyone would have to join questioning at 8 am on March 28. “The reason why we made the announcement was because we knew some people would not turn up, and they would become persons of interest,” the officer said.

On March 28, as people lined up at Kapashera police station, officers also conducted door-to-door visits. Police then managed to ascertain the alleged role of Rohit, after people told them the boy was last seen with him.

Rohit was questioned, and police found discrepancies in his statement. “During sustained questioning, Rohit broke down and confessed to the killing. He is from Haryana but lives alone here. He said he saw an opportunity while the boy was playing, and lured him on the pretext of offering chocolates before raping him,” the officer claimed.

The accused told police he gagged the boy because he was afraid he would tell his parents.

Anand Mohan J

Anand Mohan J is an award-winning Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently leading the bureau’s coverage of Madhya Pradesh. With a career spanning over eight years, he has established himself as a trusted voice at the intersection of law, internal security, and public policy. Based in Bhopal, Anand is widely recognized for his authoritative reporting on Maoist insurgency in Central India. In late 2025, he provided exclusive, ground-level coverage of the historic surrender of the final Maoist cadres in Madhya Pradesh, detailing the backchannel negotiations and the "vacuum of command" that led to the state being declared Maoist-free. Expertise and Reporting Beats Anand’s investigative work is characterized by a "Journalism of Courage" approach, holding institutions accountable through deep-dive analysis of several key sectors: National Security & Counter-Insurgency: He is a primary chronicler of the decline of Naxalism in the Central Indian corridor, documenting the tactical shifts of security forces and the rehabilitation of surrendered cadres. Judiciary & Legal Accountability: Drawing on over four years of experience covering Delhi’s trial courts and the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Anand deconstructs complex legal rulings. He has exposed critical institutional lapses, including custodial safety violations and the misuse of the National Security Act (NSA). Wildlife Conservation (Project Cheetah): Anand is a leading reporter on Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park. He has provided extensive coverage of the biological and administrative hurdles of rewilding Namibian and South African cheetahs, as well as high-profile cases of wildlife trafficking. Public Health & Social Safety: His recent investigative work has uncovered systemic negligence in public services, such as contaminated blood transfusions causing HIV infections in thalassemia patients and the human cost of the fertilizer crisis affecting rural farmers. Professional Background Tenure: Joined The Indian Express in 2017. Locations: Transitioned from the high-pressure Delhi City beat (covering courts, police, and labor issues) to his current role as a regional lead in Madhya Pradesh. Notable Investigations: * Exposed the "digital arrest" scams targeting entrepreneurs. Investigated the Bandhavgarh elephant deaths and the impact of kodo millet fungus on local wildlife. Documented the transition of power and welfare schemes (like Ladli Behna) in Madhya Pradesh governance. Digital & Professional Presence Author Profile: Anand Mohan J at Indian Express Twitter handle: @mohanreports ... Read More

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