Kanpur: A shocking crime coming to light from the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, a woman, her husband, and their sons have allegedly killed an 8-year-old boy as part of a 'black magic' ritual. Police had conducted a preliminary investigation which determines that the boy was killed by his neighbours.

According to the Times of India, the alleged crime saw the light of the day when stray animals dug out the body and Makhi police were alerted. The officials came to the spot and began an investigation into the matter. The investigation led to the arrest of four people, including the victim's neighbours.