Bhopal Teen Murdered Over Organ Trafficking Myth
· India · NDTV, Hindustan Times
A BBA student in Bhopal was murdered by acquaintances who lured him with a false promise of Rs 1.20 crore in exchange for his testicles. The perpetrators were reportedly inspired by a social media reel that falsely claimed such an organ could be sold for a massive sum. The victim was lured to a location under the guise of receiving Rs 100 before being killed. Police investigations revealed that the suspects attempted to profit from the organ-trafficking myth, though no actual medical transaction was involved. Authorities have taken the suspects into custody as the investigation continues.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the lethal consequences of misinformation and social media trends, resulting in the loss of a young life due to a baseless criminal fantasy.
Read the original report — NDTV
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