“We initiated an investigation and found a suitcase in a bush near Basistha temple. The boy was killed, stuffed inside the luggage and thereafter thrown there,” he added.
Deka said during interrogation, the mother’s lover confessed and led police to the location of the suitcase.
“We have arrested the man. Police have also detained the mother and interrogated her for the possible role in the murder,” he added.
The DCP said a forensic team and CID sleuths visited the site and collected evidence.
“We have sent the body for post mortem examination, which will be conducted on Monday. Further investigation is underway,” he added. PTI TR TR MNB