Minor boy found murdered near Vibhutipura Lake in Bengaluru
An unidentified 15-year-old boy was found dead near Vibhutipura Lake in Bengaluru with a severe head injury. Police suspect murder and are currently investigating the scene and checking missing-person reports to identify the victim.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in urban areas and the need for rapid police response in identifying victims of violent crime.
An unidentified boy, aged around 15, was found dead with a severe head injury near Vibhutipura Lake within the HAL police station limits on Monday (October 12) morning, with police suspecting murder.
The body was noticed by local residents who had gone for their morning walk near the lake bed. They alerted the police by calling the emergency helpline 112.
The HAL police rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection. The boy had sustained a head injury, allegedly caused by a blunt object, possibly a stone.
The body was later shifted for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.
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