Four Arrested in Ghaziabad for Ritual Murder Tied to Black Magic

The suspects allegedly killed and beheaded a man to use his skull in occult practices, inspired by YouTube videos promising wealth.

Police discovered the headless body of Raju Kumar, a 29-year-old laborer from Bihar, in Ghaziabad on June 22, leading to a months-long investigation.
Four suspects, including two self-proclaimed occult practitioners, were arrested for the murder, which was allegedly motivated by a promise of wealth through black magic rituals.
The suspects lured the victim with drinks and drugs before killing him and beheading him at a rented house in Delhi.
The skull was reportedly handed over to the tantriks but later hidden in a drain near a Delhi metro station as the suspects panicked during the investigation.
Police stated that the tantriks learned black magic techniques from YouTube, believing they could acquire up to ₹50 crore through rituals involving a human skull.