Ryan International School murder: Here's everything you need to know

A bus conductor, Ashok Kumar, told India Today that he murdered the boy after attempting to sexually assault him. However, the child's parents don't believe this is true. Ashok Kumar's wife says he's being framed.

Ryan International School today released a statement on the murder. Here's the full text. "Following the tragic incident at our school yesterday, the school authorities have seriously taken up the review of the security measures at the school. All necessary improvements and measures are being audited and reinforced with the help of experts. We are also seeking advice from the Police department to guide us in this regard. While, we are all in great shock and grief at the loss of life of our beloved student Pradhyuman Thakur, we are taking these steps simultaneously to ensure vigorous safety measures in place for all our students & staff. We are closely working with the investigating authorities so that we could be guided further with their expertise."

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said it formed a committee to investigate the murder. The board could revoke its affiliation with Ryan International School, some reports said.

Chief Minister ML Khattar said his government is ready for "any kind of probe" after it gets a report - if the facts aren't clear.

Gurgaon Police Commissioner Sandeep Khirwar said his city police would "come forward with the strongest case possible."

A candle march was held today on the premises of Ryan International School.

The school's acting principal,Neerja Batra, was suspended. Parents want a criminal conspiracy case to be lodged against the principal and others.

The victim's sister claimed there wasn't much security at the school. "Conductors enter the school without any hindrance," she said.

Members of the Bar Association of Sohna decided not to appear on behalf of the accused in the case.

Haryana Education Minister Rambilas Sharma said his sympathies were with the victim's parents, and that the culprit wouldn't be spared. Union Human Resources and Development Minister Prakash Javadekar promised that justice would be served.