16-year-old stabbed to death by friends in East Delhi because they refused to give him a reward for his new cell phone

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

They said three teenagers, all 16 years old and 9th grade students, had been arrested in connection with the murder.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Apoorva Gupta said a patrol team spotted blood stains on a road near Ramji Samosa shop in Shakarpur around 7.15 pm on Monday and launched an investigation.

She said local residents informed the team that a group of boys had stabbed a boy, who was then taken to LNJP Hospital.

The victim was Sachin (16), who lived nearby, the official said, adding that the incident took place in front of the public eye.

Gupta said Sachin succumbed to his injuries about an hour later in hospital and two stab wounds were found on his back.

The DCP said further investigation revealed that Sachin and one of his friends were on their way home after buying a mobile phone when they met the three boys.

“The group demanded a party or celebration to celebrate the purchase, but Sachin refused. An argument ensued, which led to the stabbing,” Gupta added.

She said a case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the BNS was registered at Shakarpur police station and the trio were arrested from the spot on Tuesday.

The police used video footage from a surveillance camera to identify the accused.

The police also said that a dagger used in the murder was confiscated from the accused.

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