New Delhi, March 27 Four minors have been arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi, police said on Friday.
On Wednesday, police at New Usmanpur received information about a body found in a DDA park near Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital.
The victim was identified as Zaid (17), they said.
"The crime scene was examined by a forensic team, and the body was sent for autopsy. A case was registered, and an investigation was launched," an officer said.
During the investigation, teams analysed multiple leads and gathered information from various sources to identify those involved in the killing. Based on the clues, four minors, aged between 15 and 17, were apprehended, he said.
During questioning, the minors confessed to their involvement in the crime and revealed that they had a long-standing grudge against the victim.
Two knives used in the murder were recovered at their instance. Further investigation is underway, the police said.