Delhi teen stabbed to death for denying treat for his new phone

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by three of his friends in East Delhi's Shakarpur as he refused to treat them after buying a new phone, the police said on Tuesday.

Police officials said three juveniles, all aged 16 and students of Class IX, have been apprehended in connection with the murder.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Apoorva Gupta said a patrol team spotted blood stains on a street near Ramji Samosa shop in Shakarpur around 7.15pm on Monday and conducted an inquiry. She said local people informed the team that a group of boys had stabbed one boy, who was taken to LNJP Hospital.

The victim was identified as Sachin (16), who lived nearby, the official said. The incident occurred in full public view, she added.

The DCP said Sachin succumbed to injuries in the hospital about an hour later. She said further investigation has revealed that Sachin and one of his friends were returning home after buying a mobile phone when they ran into the three accused.

"The group demanded a party to celebrate the purchase but Sachin refused. An argument ensued, leading to them stabbing Sachin," the DCP added.

She said a case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS has been registered at the Shakarpur police station and the three accused were apprehended on Tuesday.

The police used CCTV footage to identify the accused. A dagger used in the murder has also been recovered from the accused, the police said.