Three arrested for murder of 16-year-old

The police have arrested three persons, including two juveniles, in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old boy that occurred on Tuesday in the grain market of Sarhali.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Deepak Pareek on Thursday said besides two juveniles, the third accused has been identified as Jagleen Singh, also known as Harnoor or Noor Golan, a resident of Bhikhiwind. The police have also recovered the sharp-edged weapons used in the crime.

A case has been registered under Sections 103, 191(3), and 190 of the BNS at the Sarhali police station.

The SSP said the deceased and the two juveniles were students at the same private school in Sarhali. They reportedly had differences and frequently engaged in verbal altercations over the past year. Notably, one of the arrested juveniles is the son of a police officer.

SSP Pareek added that the exact motive behind the murder is still being ascertained. The police are exploring several angles, including an affair with a girl. The suspects are currently in police custody, following the remand granted by a court.