India, Oct. 10 -- An 18-year-old boy was beaten to death over a friendship with a girl belonging to a different religion in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar.

The deceased, Rahul was a second-year student at Delhi University and was also providing tuition to school students.

According to the victim's family, Rahul had received a call and was asked to meet someone near his house. He was later beaten by the girl's brother along with 7-8 boys. Rahul was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Meanwhile, a case was registered under section 302 (murder) and 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code and five accused have been arrested so far.

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