Minor Killed, Testicles Removed Over ₹1.20-Crore Organ Sale Plot; 5 Held In Bhopal
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Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in16:30
Police arrested two youths and detained three minors for allegedly murdering 15-year-old Rehan in a purported ₹1.20-crore organ sale plot. His body was found near Lower Lake with injuries and missing testicles. Police said the alleged mastermind posed as a medical student and instructed the group after watching a social media video.
Wed, 19 August 2026
3 reports- Times of India02:08first to report
Police divers will search Bhopal's lakes for testicles removed by a gang. A 20-year-old student allegedly led the group after seeing a social media hoax. They failed to find a buyer for the organs and then disposed of them. The victim was a 16-year-old boy murdered for a supposed sale. Investigators are now trying to recover crucial evidence from the murky waters.
- Times of India04:15
A 16-year-old boy was murdered in Bhopal by a group believing his testicles were valuable. The alleged mastermind was inspired by a social media hoax about organ prices. Police recovered the decomposed body and confirmed the removal of body parts. Divers are searching two lakes for the missing organs as evidence. The accused posed as a doctor to convince associates of the false plan.
- Times of India11:44
A social media hoax about selling human testicles for crores allegedly inspired a murder. Police identified a BBA student as the mastermind who convinced others of the false claim. The 16-year-old victim was lured away and fatally stabbed, with his testicles removed. The accused kept the body parts on ice for two days while searching for a buyer. Investigations found no link to organized organ trafficking rackets.