Shahjahanpur:In a shocking incident a man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his five-year-old neighbour in Shahjahanpur district on Sunday. The accused is identified as Shiva, tempted the boy who was playing outside his house and took him inside.

Circle officer Brahmapal Singh narrated the incident to news agency PTI. He said, the boy's family members started searching for him when he did not return till late in the night. The family found the boy at Shiva's house covered in a quilt with blood coming out from his private parts. The child was rushed to a district hospital where he was declared dead.

Singh  further added that  the accused, has been arrested. The deceased boy's body has been sent for an autopsy. A case has been registered under relevant sections against the accused and investigation is underway. The deceased boy's body has been sent for an autopsy. A case has been registered under relevant sections against the accused and investigation is going on.