1 week ago

₹12 Lakh Transfer Spurs Bhopal Probe Into Suspected Organ Trafficking

Police are investigating the murder of a minor in Bhopal.

They found that ₹12 lakh was deposited into Zoheb Khan’s bank account shortly before the crime.

This unusual payment made police wonder whether more people were involved.

Police have arrested Zoheb, Amir Qureshi and three minors.

Investigators allege that the victim was attacked at an isolated place near Dhobighat.

They also allege that body parts were removed after the murder.

Police are checking phone calls, bank records and digital messages.

They are trying to find out whether the suspects acted alone or were connected to an illegal organ-trading group.

Key facts

Reported payment: ₹12 lakh was deposited into Zoheb Khan’s bank account two days before the murder.
Arrests: Zoheb Khan, Amir Qureshi, and three other minors have been arrested.
Alleged location: The minor was reportedly taken to an isolated spot near Dhobighat.
Police theory: Investigators are examining a possible link to an illegal human-organ trafficking network.
Reported promise: Police say Zoheb allegedly promised associates ₹1.20 crore for the private parts of a 15-16-year-old boy.
Additional investigation: Police are examining call records, bank transactions and digital communications.
Reported contact: Police are verifying Zoheb’s alleged contact with an Iranian man through a woman.

freepressjournal.in · 1 week ago