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Social Media Feud Ends in Teen's Murder
27 Jun
Summary
- A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot after a social media dispute.
- Two men were arrested while attempting to flee to Nepal.
- The motive behind the murder was an escalating online feud.
In Kichha, US Nagar district, two men were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The victim, Vikrant Baagi, was shot near Meharaya Lalpur Road while on an errand and later succumbed to his injuries during medical treatment.
The arrested individuals, identified as Varun Kumar and Sushil Singh, were apprehended by police in the Dhadha Farm area. They were reportedly attempting to escape to Nepal at the time of their capture.
During initial interrogations, the arrested men indicated that the fatal shooting was instigated by a protracted online conflict involving provocative posts and statements exchanged on social media platforms. The police are continuing their efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.
An FIR was registered under relevant sections of the penal code, including murder, following a complaint filed by the victim's mother. Authorities have assured swift action to bring all involved parties to justice.
