Man pretends to be son and extracts money from father; Kills real son

According to reports, a 22-year-old man pretended to be a man's son and took money from him. In fear of getting caught, the man even murdered the real son.

Jamal Sheikh was the neighbour of Arshed Sheikh, 14. Arshed lived in Kerala with his maternal grandparents and has never seen his father. Making use of this advantage, Jamal got Arshed's phone and contacted the father. Jamal spoke as if he were Arshed and extracted money from him.

Jamal's father sent the money but also expressed his desire to pay a visit. Out of fear, Jamal murdered Arshed. His body was later recovered from the fields.