Ballia (UP), Jun 23 (PTI) An 11-year-old boy was murdered allegedly by a youth who used to molest his elder sister here, police said on Sunday.

The body of the boy was found near a school under Ubhaon police station area, they said.

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On the complaint of the victim's father, a case of murder has been registered against Himanshu Yadav, a resident of Bhadaura Tarchhapar village, and his unknown companion, they said.

According to police sources, Yadabv used to molest the boy's 16-year-old sister, which was opposed by him. That is why the accused killed him.

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