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Nov 2022
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The Gurugram Schoolboy Murder | 2017 | 1...

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On the 8th of September 2017, a prestigious school - Ryan International School in Gurugram, in the state of Haryana in India, would become the center of attention for the entire nation.

Inside, loud cries and screams could be heard coming from the ground floor, sending echoes up and down the hallways. This was as a young boy had been found lying motionless outside the toilet, and bathed in blood.

Tune in as we uncover the heinous murder of 7 year old Pradyuman Thakur.

In Ep 1. we'll go through the events leading up to the shocking discovery, and the chaos that ensued.

In Ep 2. we'll uncover the mystery surrounding the primary suspect, and the implications left behind for the school, the parents, and even the city of Gurugram as a whole.

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