MEERUT, Dec. 3 -- The body of a minor boy was found stuffed inside a metal box abandoned under the Nakatia river bridge in Bareilly's Izzatnagar area, near the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway on Tuesday. Police suspect the child may have been lured away, killed, and then dumped at the location.

According to police, a foul smell coming from the metal box caught the attention of locals, who immediately alerted the police.

"The box was opened in the presence of the police team, and inside was the body of a boy estimated to be between 8 and 10 years old. Initial signs indicate that the murder occurred at a different location," stated additional superintendent of police (City) Manush Parikh.

A forensic team examined the site and collected ev...