Overview

• Navjot Singh, a 17-year-old from Patiala, was killed on March 25, 2025, by his friend Amanjot in a dispute over an iPhone 11.
• Navjot's dismembered body was discovered at a railway station and identified on March 30 after his father approached the police.
• Police recovered Navjot's phone from Amanjot, leading to his arrest and presentation before the Juvenile Justice Board.
• Amanjot allegedly coerced another boy, offering Rs 1,000 and threats, to assist in disposing of Navjot's body on the railway tracks.
• The case has raised concerns about materialism and youth violence, sparking discussions about societal and familial roles in preventing such tragedies.