A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old at a food outlet in Amar Colony, New Delhi, on Tuesday evening. The victim was critically injured and is currently on ventilator support after being shot in the back of the head. The incident began when the victim, who was dining with a female friend, had a confrontation with the accused and his associates over perceived staring. Following the argument, the accused allegedly returned and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene. Police recovered the weapon and are investigating its source. The arrested juvenile, who lives with his family in Okhla, has a previous case registered against him. Local residents expressed their concern regarding the increasing violence in the area, emphasizing the alarming nature of the incident over a minor dispute.