Uttar Pradesh: 13-Year-Old Boy Killed Over Sleeping Arrangement Dispute, Senior Student Arrested

Uttar Pradesh: 13-Year-Old Boy Killed Over Sleeping Arrangement Dispute, Senior Student Arrested

Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI that Anurag (13), a student of class 6, was found seriously injured in a hostel of Gurukul school, with blood oozing from his nose and ears. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on Tuesday.

PTIUpdated: Monday, July 14, 2025, 02:14 PM IST
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Shahjahanpur (UP): A 13-year-old boy was allegedly killed by another student following a dispute over sleeping arrangements, police said on Sunday.

About The Case

Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI that Anurag (13), a student of class 6, was found seriously injured in a hostel of Gurukul school, with blood oozing from his nose and ears. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on Tuesday.

According to police, the accused, Ram Lakhan (18), studying in class 10, had recently arrived at the hostel. On Monday night, he had a quarrel with Anuran over sleeping arrangements.

"In a fit of rage, he punched and kicked Anurag on the head, causing a skull fracture that led to his death," the SP said.

"Initial investigation revealed that Anurag had suffered a fatal head injury caused by a heavy blow," Dwivedi said.

Lakhan confessed to the crime during interrogation and was sent to jail on Sunday, he added.

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