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Two Juveniles Confess to Murder of 16-Year-Old in Delhi’s Burari

The teenagers, apprehended near Dhaula Kuan, admitted to planning the fatal stabbing days in advance after the victim refused to join their group.

Overview

  • A 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in broad daylight near Gandhi Chowk in Burari on May 22, 2025, in an attack captured on CCTV.
  • The two suspects, aged 16 and 17, were arrested the same evening near Dhaula Kuan, where police recovered the murder weapon, a dagger.
  • During interrogation, the suspects confessed to premeditating the murder after a personal dispute and the victim’s refusal to join their group.
  • Eyewitness testimony from the victim’s friend and CCTV footage were critical in identifying and apprehending the attackers.
  • The suspects, with prior criminal records, have been presented before the Juvenile Justice Board as investigations continue under India’s juvenile justice protocols.