Tragic Death of 13-Year-Old in South Delhi: Two Minors Arrested
13-year-old beaten to death, body found in South Delhi forest; 2 minors held
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A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in South Delhi after being allegedly beaten by two minors. The incident followed an earlier altercation, leading to the boy being lured into the forest under false pretenses. The police have arrested the two minors involved in the case.
- 01A 13-year-old boy was reported missing and later found dead in a forest in South Delhi.
- 02Two minors have been arrested in connection with the murder.
- 03The boy was allegedly lured into the forest under the pretext of burying a dead dog.
- 04The incident stemmed from a prior altercation between the victim and the accused.
- 05Police apprehended the suspects based on technical evidence.
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In a tragic incident in South Delhi, a 13-year-old boy was reported missing and later found dead in a dense forest. Police revealed that the boy was allegedly beaten to death by two minors who held a grudge against him. The altercation began earlier on Monday when one of the minors shoved the victim, but locals intervened. However, the conflict escalated, leading to the boy being lured into the forest under the false pretense of burying a dead dog. Once there, the accused allegedly choked him to death and struck his face with a brick. The boy's father reported him missing after he failed to return home. Following an investigation, police apprehended the two minors based on technical evidence.
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This incident raises concerns about juvenile violence and safety in local communities.
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