Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Bhopal Murder Case: Accused Sent To Judicial Custody
Police in Bhopal are investigating the killing of 16-year-old Rehan.
The accused have now been sent to judicial custody after police questioning ended.
Officers recovered clothes, a cap and other items they believe were used in the crime.
They also checked where a knife was allegedly bought and examined CCTV footage.
Police said the accused kept a body part in a car and later placed it in a freezer.
They are also investigating an alleged attempt to sell it.
One accused reportedly sold his car to a scrap dealer after the crime.
Separately, a police officer helped arrange dentures for Rehan’s mother, which was said to be Rehan’s last wish.
The accused in the murder of 16-year-old Rehan were sent to judicial custody after their police remand ended Saturday.
Police recovered clothes, a cap and other items allegedly used during the crime.
Investigators verified the knife purchase, a scrap dealer and four CCTV recordings linked to the case.
Police said the accused allegedly kept the body part in a car before storing it in a freezer and attempting to sell it.
ACP Santosh Patel arranged dental treatment for Rehan’s mother, fulfilling the teenager’s reported last wish.
- Who
- The accused in the murder of 16-year-old Rehan; police, led in the report by ACP Santosh Patel; and Rehan’s mother.
- What
- The accused were sent to judicial custody while police continued investigating the murder and recovered alleged evidence.
- When
- Saturday, after the accused’s police remand ended; the incident’s exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; the investigation also involved a car, a shop, a scrap dealer and CCTV locations.
- Why
- Police are investigating the murder, the alleged handling and attempted sale of a body part, and related evidence.
- Victim
- Rehan, 16
- Custody status
- The accused were sent to judicial custody after police remand ended.
- Evidence recovered
- Clothes, a cap and other items allegedly used during the crime.
- CCTV footage
- Police obtained four recordings showing the accused allegedly taking Rehan with them.
- Vehicle investigation
- Police said accused Zoheb sold his Alto car for Rs 23,000 after the crime; it was reportedly dismantled at Kabadkhana.
- Alleged sale attempt
- Police said the accused were attempting to sell the body part for Rs 1.20 crore.
- Support for victim’s mother
- Dental measurements were taken for dentures, which Dr Ateeq Khan and his team said would be fitted soon.