Police Investigate Discovery of Child’s Body in Ajnaok Village

Barsana, September 27, 2026: Authorities have initiated a formal investigation following the discovery of a nine-year-old boy’s body in Ajnaok village. The child, who had been reported missing by his family, was discovered near a pond located behind a local temple. Officials confirmed that the scene has been processed by a forensic team, and legal proceedings are currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

According to Mr. Anil Kumar Singh, Circle Officer (CO) Govardhan, District Mathura, the sequence of events began when the child disappeared on 23/9/26 while attending a local fair in the village. The family subsequently approached the police station on 24/9/26 to report the missing child, prompting local law enforcement to register a case. The search concluded this morning when family members identified the body based on the clothing the child was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

Police Response and Investigation

Upon receiving the notification that the family had located the remains, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Barsana, alongside a dedicated police team, arrived at the site in Ajnaok. The area surrounding the pond behind the village temple was cordoned off as investigators began their preliminary inquiry. A forensic field unit was summoned to collect physical evidence from the scene to assist in the ongoing investigation.

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CO Anil Kumar Singh stated that the police have taken custody of the child’s body to ensure a thorough examination. As part of the standard procedural requirements in such cases, the local authorities completed the panchayatnama, or inquest proceedings, before transporting the body for a mandatory post-mortem examination. This forensic report is expected to provide critical details regarding the cause of death, which remains a primary focus of the police inquiry.

Ongoing Legal Procedures

The investigation is currently in its active phase, with police resources mobilized to uncover the facts behind the incident. Officials have emphasized that the matter is being treated with urgency. According to the statements provided by law enforcement, legal action is being implemented in accordance with the findings gathered thus far. The local authorities have assured the public that the circumstances surrounding the death will be clarified shortly.

As the community reels from the news of the child’s death, the village of Ajnaok has seen an increased police presence. The proximity of the discovery to the village temple has drawn further attention from local residents, many of whom were involved in the initial search efforts following the child’s disappearance from the fair. Police have maintained that they are exploring all avenues to ensure the case is solved and justice is served for the grieving family.

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While the investigation continues, the police have requested the public to remain patient and avoid speculation regarding the cause of the child’s passing. The focus of the department remains on the forensic findings and the statements collected during the ongoing probe. Further updates are expected once the medical examination results are officially released by the relevant authorities. The case remains under the jurisdiction of the station in-charge of Barsana, who continues to oversee the collection of evidence and the questioning of potential witnesses associated with the events at the village fair.