Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A horrifying incident has come to light in Hathras district, where police have revealed that 9-year-old Kritarth, a Class 2 student, was murdered in a black magic ritual aimed at bringing fame and success to his school. Five individuals, including the director of DL Public School in Rasgawan and his father, have been arrested in connection with this shocking crime. According to police reports, the school manager, Dinesh Baghel, and his father, Jashodhan alias Bhagat, believed that sacrificing a child would lead to prosperity for the school. The police apprehended Baghel as he attempted to dispose of Kritarth’s body in his car after the boy’s family filed a complaint regarding his disappearance. Kritarth had been staying in the school’s hostel. On Monday morning, Baghel informed his family that the child was unwell. When the family arrived at the school, they discovered that Kritarth was missing. Baghel misled them by claiming he had taken the boy for medical treatment. However, the family, assisted by the police, located Baghel near Sadabad, where Kritarth’s body was found in the backseat of his car. This was not the first attempt at such a crime; police revealed that the suspects had previously tried to kill another boy, but that attempt failed. The following individuals have been arrested in connection with this case: Ramprakash, son of Leela Singh, from Gautam Nagar, Sadabad Dinesh Baghel, son of Yashodan, from Rasgawan, Sahpau Jashodhan alias Bhagat Ji, son of Dori Lal, also from Rasgawan Lakshman Singh, son of Radhelal, from Baldev in Mathura district Virpal, son of Raghuveer, from Banka Mursan village This tragic event has shocked the local community and raised serious concerns about the influence of superstition and black magic beliefs in society. Caught in the Act: Delhi Police Foil Jewelry Heist, Injured Thieves Apprehended in Dramatic Chase Mumbai Police Arrest 60-Year-Old for Minor's Rape, Investigate Separate Molestation Case" Dalit Girl Accuses Mufti of Molestation During Black Magic Rituals: A Case of Religious Exploitation?