On Monday (17th August), the Bhopal Police said that they have arrested five people, including three minors, in connection with the murder of a minor boy whose private parts were removed after the accused were told they could make a large amount of money by selling human body parts. The two adult accused have been identified as Aamir Qureshi, 18, and Joheb Khan, 20.
According to the police, the initial investigation suggests that Joheb came up with the idea and told the others that human body parts could be sold for a high price.
Body found near Dhobighat
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Zone 3, Ayush Gupta said the case came to light on 10th August 2026, when an unidentified body was found near Dhobighat at Chhota Talab, under the Shyamla Hills police station area.
“An unidentified body was found near Dhobighat at Chhota Talab under Shyamla Hills police station limits on 10th August. The body was sent for post-mortem, and it revealed stab wounds, indicating that the victim had been attacked with a knife. The preliminary findings suggested murder, following which a murder case was registered at Shyamla Hills police station,” Gupta said.
Police initially struggled to identify the victim. A few days later, the boy’s mother approached the police while searching for her missing son. The police had shared details about the unidentified body with the public, including information that the victim had a tattoo on his hand. The mother recognised the tattoo and identified the body.
A 16-year-old boy went missing in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Police later stated that he had been kidnapped and murdered. According to investigators, his testicles were removed with the intention of selling them for ₹1.20 crore. Two adults – Amir Qureshi and Zoheb Khan – along with… pic.twitter.com/6uVSuJBQja
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) August 18, 2026
Victim lured with ₹100
After identifying the boy, police began collecting information about his movements and the people he knew. The victim was a minor who used to sell pens around Iqbal Maidan. The accused were from the Talaiya area of Bhopal.
According to police, the boy was taken along by the accused on the pretext of helping them settle a fight. They also offered him ₹100 to go with them. The police said the group later attacked him with a knife, killing him.
Gupta said, “Through our informant network, it emerged that four people, including three minors and one adult, knew the victim and had stabbed him to death.”
Police say body part was kept for days
Police said Joheb showed one of the minor accused a video and claimed that a person’s private parts could be sold for a large amount of money. After the murder, the accused contacted Joheb, who then told them how to remove the body part.
The group kept the removed body part for several days but could not find anyone willing to buy it. They eventually disposed of it, police said.
DCP Gupta said, “Currently, there are five accused in the preliminary investigation. Four of them carried out the murder, while the fifth person was guiding them.” According to the officer, Joheb planned the conspiracy and encouraged the others, telling them they could earn money by selling the body parts. Police have also recovered the knife used in the murder.
