A five-year-old boy was killed at a residential school hostel in Bihar’s Jehanabad district earlier this week, in a case that has shocked the region. Police have arrested a hostel guard after he allegedly confessed to the crime, officials said.

According to police, the accused guard, identified as Mukesh alias Sudama (46), was working at the school canteen. He was taken into custody after investigation led authorities to him, and a weapon believed to have been used in the crime has been recovered.

Superintendent of Police Aprajit Lohan said preliminary findings suggest the accused had personal and workplace grievances, including disputes at the hostel. Police are also examining whether any negligence occurred within the hostel administration, as the establishment’s operator has also been detained for questioning.

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The incident came to light after the victim’s family was informed that the child had been admitted to a private hospital. However, upon arrival, the family discovered the severity of the situation, and the child was later declared dead at a hospital in Patna.

Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections, including provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and charges related to murder. Several staff members were initially questioned, though most were later released after preliminary inquiry. Police said the accused has reportedly confessed during interrogation, and further investigation is underway to determine the full sequence of events and possible lapses in supervision at the hostel.

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