DHANUSHA: A minor has been found dead in Mithila Municipality in the district.

The deceased has been identified as two-and-a-half-years old Aryan Sah, son of Shambu Sah, of Dhalkebar, Mithila Municipality-6.

According to Inspector Saroj Rai of Area Police Office, Dhalkebar, the minor’s body was found in the nearby field on Tuesday morning. Aryan had gone missing yesterday evening.

The minor’s throat has been slit. According to police, he has apparently been murdered after abduction. Police said they are investing the case.