Gorakhpur: A heart-wrenching story of a three-year-old’s abduction and gruesome murder has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Chiluatāl region. The incident has left the community in shatters and questioning the depths of human depravity. The chilling aftermath of this monstrous act paints a horrifying picture of the accused’s inhumanity.

A nightmare unfolds: Innocence shattered

The incident unfolded in a ghastly manner as the accused attempted to abduct the unsuspecting child who lay beside her mother. In the wake of the abduction, the young girl’s cries disrupted the sinister plot. The accused responded with an unprecedented brutality, subjecting the child to a barrage of merciless kicks. As the child’s cries resonated in the air, the accused escalated his savagery, flinging her to the ground repeatedly, leading to her untimely demise.

Just as he was about to dispose of her lifeless body, a grotesque impulse seized him. The accused engaged in reprehensible acts of debauchery in the presence of the child’s lifeless form. Following this horrifying ordeal, he discarded the child’s body in a nearby thicket before fleeing the scene. The identity of the perpetrator has been revealed as Mithilesh Vishwakarma, a resident of Kritpura Tola in the Chiluatāl area.

A past marred by crime

The accused’s dark history came to light in the wake of this heinous crime. Previously, he had faced charges in a case involving the grievous assault of his own niece, leading to his imprisonment. According to the Superintendent of Police (SSP), the accused was released on bail on August 5. His return home was marred by a dispute with his brother during a drinking session. This altercation culminated in his expulsion from the household following allegations of heinous acts against his own niece. At the time of the incident, Mithilesh, the accused, was lurking near the victim’s residence.

A barbaric act of abduction

The accused came across the sleeping child in the presence of her mother and callously snatched her without hesitation. The police’s subsequent investigation unearthed a disturbing detail – the victim’s undergarments were found concealed beneath a boundary wall. The abduction occurred on the August 6, sending shockwaves through the community.

A Glimpse into the investigation

The police swiftly initiated an investigation following the abduction on the August 6. Tragically, the victim’s lifeless body was recovered, sending ripples of grief throughout the community. Preliminary findings have revealed that the child was entangled in a romantic relationship and faced familial disputes, possibly stemming from her previous marriage. The police are diligently exploring this angle as they work towards unraveling the complexities of this heart-rending case.