Bengaluru, Aug. 1 -- A 13-year-old boy who went missing in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening was found dead the next day, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area near Kaggalipura Road. The child, identified as Nishchith A, was a Class 8 student at Christ School.

According to police, Nishchith had left his home on Arekere 80 Feet Road around 5 PM to attend a tuition class but never returned. When he didn't come back by 7:30 PM, his parents contacted the tuition teacher, who confirmed that the boy had left at the scheduled time. While searching for him, the family found Nishchith's bicycle near Arekere Family Park. Shortly after, they received a phone call from an unknown number demanding Rs.5 lakh for the boy's safe return.

Following t...