A firecracker dispute between two boys escalated when one boy's father allegedly attacked the other with an iron rod. The killing has led to two apprehensions and a murder investigation.The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Lady Hardinge Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, the officer said.
A 42-year-old man allegedly beat a minor boy to death with an iron rod in central Delhi on Monday after an argument over firecrackers, PTI reported, citing police.The accused allegedly attacked the boy after he burst firecrackers close to the man's minor son, leading to an argument between the two boys.The incident took place at Punjabi Basti in Baljeet Nagar's Anand Parbat area. Police said the accused, identified as Munna, came out of his house, picked up an iron rod and attacked the victim.āThe argument soon escalated into a physical confrontation, following which the father of one of the juveniles allegedly intervened and attacked the other boy with an iron rod,ā a senior police officer told PTI.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Lady Hardinge Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, the officer said.A team from Anand Parbat police station reached the spot and began an investigation. Police apprehended Munna and the minor allegedly involved in the initial argument.
Investigators are examining their roles and the sequence of events leading to the assault. A first information report was registered at Anand Parbat police station under Section 103(1), relating to murder, of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are also examining witness statements and other evidence.In summary, the boy was allegedly killed after an argument over firecrackers escalated into violence. Both accused have been apprehended and further investigation is under way, police said.- Ends