A wave of shock and grief has swept through the Algerian city of Chlef following the discovery of the body of a missing four-year-old boy. The Public Prosecutor at the Chlef Court has issued a statement announcing a thorough investigation and the implementation of strict legal measures to identify and prosecute those responsible for the heinous crime.
The case began on October 7, 2025, when the child’s father, identified as (T.M.), reported his son missing to the Chlef security services. Authorities immediately activated the national alert plan for missing and abducted children, launching an intensive search operation involving various security agencies. For three agonizing days, hope remained that the young boy would be found alive.
Tragically, those hopes were dashed on October 10, 2025, when the child’s lifeless body was discovered. The Public Prosecutor, accompanied by the victim’s father, judicial police officers, and a forensic doctor, immediately went to the scene. Forensic experts collected samples from the crime scene, while the forensic doctor performed an autopsy and took biological samples to determine the cause of death and identify potential suspects.
A comprehensive preliminary investigation has been launched to uncover all the circumstances surrounding the crime and identify those responsible. The Public Prosecutor emphasized that the Public Prosecution Office will take all strict legal measures to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. He stressed that such cases would be dealt with “with utmost rigor and in accordance with the law.”
The murder of the young boy has sparked outrage and calls for swift justice. The investigation aims to provide answers to the grieving family and the concerned community, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. The authorities are committed to pursuing every lead and utilizing all available resources to bring closure to this tragic case. The focus remains on gathering evidence, analyzing forensic findings, and interviewing potential witnesses to piece together the events leading to the child’s death. The community is urged to cooperate with the authorities and provide any information that may assist in the investigation. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of child safety and the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable members of society. The pursuit of justice for the young victim remains the top priority.
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