In a shocking incident, a class 8 student was stabbed to death by a junior student in Karnataka’s Hubballi. The incident took place around 7:30 pm. The police have taken the juvenile into custody.
Verbal spat took place between them
According to NDTV, two students, 14-year-old Chetan and Sai (12) got into a verbal spat over sharing snacks that cost Rs 5. Their argument turned ugly and soon Sai allegedly attacked Chetan with a knife.
Victim sustained serious injuries
Chetan sustained serious injuries in the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment but he succumbed to his injuries. The police have taken Sai into custody. Sai is a student of class 6.
The police commissioner of Hubballi-Dharwad dubbed the incident as “unfortunate” and flagged the issue of how a young student can think to kill someone at the age of 12.
Husband, wife, and juvenile son apprehended by Delhi Police
In a separate incident, the New Delhi Range (NDR) unit of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested two adults and apprehended one juvenile in connection with a murder case registered at the Bindapur Police Station.
Trio were found to be involved in a violent altercation
The arrested individuals were identified as Faisal Hussain (54) and his wife, Ruksana Khatoon, along with their minor son. The trio were found to be involved in a violent altercation that led to the death of a man in Sewak Park, Uttam Nagar.
Minor was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board
The case, registered on April 30, 2025, included charges under sections 115(2), 126(2), 110, 103, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Faisal Hussain and Ruksana Khatoon were arrested under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), while their son, a Child in Conflict with the Law (CCL), was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board-VII in Dwarka.
