Sambhal:
A 14-year-old boy died after three
brothers allegedly sprinkled kerosene on him and set him
afire, police said today.
A case has been registered on the basis of a complaint
filed by the boy's family members, they said.
Circle officer Gunnaur Sudesh Kumar said the incident
happened at Dabtara village last evening.
"Ram Prasad in his complaint has alleged that his
grandson Yogendra had gone to a temple to offer prayers. There
three youngsters (brothers) Chhotu, Sugarpal and Dharampal
allegedly sprinkled kerosene on him, and set him afire.
Yogendra was taken to Aligarh for treatment, where he
succumbed to his injuries," Kumar said.
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
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