Crime & Investigation
Delhi: Boy Beaten to Death in Juvenile Home — Quarrel Broke Out During Bathing
- The incident took place at the juvenile home in Majnu Ka Tila, Delhi, early Wednesday morning.
- A fight erupted among inmates during bath time. Eyewitnesses state that a third boy, who attempted to intervene, suddenly attacked Karan and brutally beat him.
- Karan was severely injured and taken to Hindu Rao Hospital at around 9:46 AM, where he was declared dead by doctors.
Investigation & Response
- Police from Civil Lines and Mundka stations have registered a murder case and arrested one suspect.
- Authorities are verifying the ages of both victim and accused, and are reviewing CCTV footage within the facility.
- The medical report from Hindu Rao Hospital will confirm the precise cause of death.
Broader Concerns
- The shocking violence raises questions about security, supervision, and conflict management in juvenile institutions.
- This incident mirrors earlier cases of fatal fights among youth in Delhi’s care homes and schools—raising alarm over safety protocols and oversight
