A 15-year-old boy who went missing was found dead on Sunday near Rajul Colony in Dindori district. The body of the minor was recovered in pieces.
ML Solanki, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dindori said, "The boy went out on February 20 to buy something. His mother started looking out for him when he did not come back. She then reported the case. We registered the case under IPC 363 since the boy was a minor (15)."
"The body was recovered in a garden. The animals might have eaten his body. We have sent the body for post-mortem. We will investigate further according to the report."
According to some eye witness, there were some marks on his body. The locals are suspecting the case of black magic.
Kunjlata Sandya, local Ward Councillor, said, "The child went missing four days ago. The family reported it the next day. No police officer has taken cognizance. The body of 15-year-boy was found in pieces on Sunday. The crimes are increasing in Madhya Pradesh and the government should think about maintaining law and order.