Kidnapped Agra Boy's Body Found in Rajasthan Village

The body of an 8-year-old boy kidnapped from Agra in April has been found buried in Rajasthan's Mania village. The boy, Abhay, was kidnapped while playing outside his home and his family received a ransom demand of ₹80 lakh. The Rajasthan Police recovered the body on July 19 and informed the Agra Police. The case is close to being solved, according to ACP Amardeep Lal.

In a grim turn of events, the body of eight-year-old Abhay, who was abducted from Agra in April, has been recovered in Rajasthan's Mania village. The Rajasthan Police discovered the buried remains on July 19, 2025, and promptly notified the Agra authorities [1][2].

Abhay, a Class 1 student, was the son of Vijay Pratap, a transport firm owner from Vijay Nagar, Agra. The child went missing on April 30 while playing near his home. Days later, his family received a ransom note demanding Rs 80 lakh, confirming the abduction [1][2].

The Rajasthan Police have stated that the body has undergone a post-mortem examination. Assistant Commissioner of Police Amardeep Lal expressed optimism about the case, stating that the investigation is close to a breakthrough and that the case will soon be closed [1][2].

The tragic incident highlights the urgent need for stronger security measures and the importance of swift action in cases involving missing children. The recovery of Abhay's body brings some closure to his family, but the circumstances surrounding his abduction and the identity of the kidnappers remain unknown.

References:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/after-months-of-silence-body-of-8-year-old-found-in-rajasthan-kidnappers-had-demanded-rs-80l-ransom/articleshow/122793347.cms
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/body-of-kidnapped-agra-boy-found-buried-in-rajasthan-village/article69833835.ece