Varanasi, Dec. 16 -- A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by thieves when he tried to stop them during a theft attempt in Dudhari village of Chandauli district early on Monday, police said. The boy was identified as Monu Kumar, son of Munna Kumar. The incident took place in the Syedraja police station area. Police said around six armed criminals entered Munna Kumar's house and Monu woke up and confronted the thieves. As they tried to escape, he caught hold of one of them. To help their accomplice, one of the thieves fired at Monu. The bullet hit him in the chest. Hearing the gunshot, locals rushed to the house and informed the police. The injured boy was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS, a police officer said. ASP, Chandauli, Anant Chandrashekhar said one accused has been arrested and is being interrogated....