India, May 25 -- The two juveniles who stabbed a 16-year-old boy to death in full public view on Thursday for refusing to join their gang in north Delhi's Burari have told police that they planned the murder at least five days ago, police said on Saturday.

The two, aged 16 and 17, who were apprehended on Thursday night, also told police that they had fought the victim a few days ago, after which he had threatened to kill them, said police. The accused and the victim were neighbours, police added.

"During the initial interrogation, a dagger was recovered from their possession. The boys confessed to the murder and told us that they fought the victim a few days back. After the alleged fight, the victim threatened to kill them. This enraged...