#BreakingNews: Child's Body with "Slit Throat" Found in Hajipur Hostel; Locals Vandalize Property in Anger
A seven-year-old boy was found dead in a Bihar hostel; as the family alleges, his throat was slit.
A seven-year-old boy was found murdered in his hostel room near Gopalpur Chowk in Hajipur on Sunday, November 16, 2025, prompting outrage and the detention of five individuals, including the hostel controller, for interrogation. The child's body was discovered in the private boarding facility, with his family alleging that his neck had been slit, though police await post-mortem results to confirm the cause of death. Local residents vandalized the hostel premises after the incident came to light, reflecting widespread anger over the safety of children in such accommodations.
Police, led by Sadar SDPO Gopal Mandal, have launched a thorough investigation, deploying a forensic team to examine the crime scene and reviewing CCTV footage from the hostel to reconstruct the sequence of events. The detained suspects are being questioned to establish their involvement and any potential lapses in supervision. Authorities emphasized that further action will depend on the autopsy report and statements from the boy's family, who reside in a nearby area and had enrolled him in the hostel for education.
The tragedy has spotlighted concerns about security in private hostels across Bihar, where many rural families send children for better schooling opportunities in urban centers like Hajipur. Similar incidents in the past have led to calls for stricter regulations, including mandatory background checks for staff and installation of surveillance systems. Vaishali district police have assured a swift probe, with senior officials monitoring developments to prevent communal tensions amid the vandalism.
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As the community mourns the young victim, the case underscores the vulnerability of minors in institutional care and the urgent need for enhanced oversight. Investigations continue, with police exploring all angles, including possible personal motives or negligence, to deliver justice and restore public confidence.
