Eight arrested for stabbing 18-year-old to death in Aligarh
AGRA, Oct. 13 -- Eight people accused of stabbing an 18-year-old youth to death on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday in Aligarh's Jawan town, were arrested on Sunday. Following the arrests, angry locals demanded bulldozer action against the accused's houses. However, SSP Aligarh, upon arriving at the scene, stated that only lawful measures would be taken if any unauthorized structures are found.
The incident occurred at midnight when an 18-year-old youth named Karan was called out of his house and beaten by a group that had gathered. He was later stabbed multiple times, resulting in his death on Friday night. Police arrived at the scene and sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, the SSP Aligarh who reached the town on Sunday stated, "The main accused, Asad, along with seven others named in the FIR, have been arrested."
SSP Aligarh Neeraj Kumar Jadaun stated that the police are verifying the exact motive behind the murder, however, during interrogation, the main accused, Asad, revealed that a photograph of a girl was posted on social media by the deceased despite being asked not to.
The individuals taken into police custody include the main accused Asad, along with Idrish, Nafees Khan, Ayan, Anash, Arman, Altamash, and Chand, he added. htc...
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