New Delhi, February 23 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly murdered after a minor altercation in the Mangolpuri area of outer Delhi, police said on Monday.
Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the incident.
The police received a call around 9 pm on Sunday regarding a stabbing incident in the area. A police team reached the spot and took the injured boy to a nearby hospital, where he later died during treatment.
The victim, identified as Lalu, worked at a stall in the area, assisting his relative.
A senior police officer said that preliminary investigation suggests a minor dispute between the victim and the accused escalated into a scuffle. During the confrontation, the accused allegedly stabbed the victim.
"All three juveniles have been apprehended. The weapon used in the crime has been seized," the officer said.
Police have registered a case and are further investigating to establish the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the killing.