A 16-year-old boy lost his life in Prayagraj after an altercation with fellow students of a different community. The incident unfolded when the Class 10 student was heading home with his cousin’s sister, who also attends the same school in Class 9. An earlier clash between the victim and the accused students had reportedly been resolved by teachers.
However, while returning home, the accused allegedly harassed the victim’s sister, leading to a confrontation. The accused brutally beat the victim, causing his death. Despite rumors of harassment circulating, police stated that the incident resulted from a dispute among students.
The authorities have registered a case and detained three individuals for questioning. The incident triggered local outrage, prompting road blockages and shop closures. Police intervention was necessary to restore calm at the scene.