Two Minors Held for Strangling 13-Year-Old Boy to Death in Delhi

May 7, 2026

Delhi: A shocking murder case has surfaced from Delhi, where a 13-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death, with police detaining two minors in connection with the crime. The incident took place in the Bhati Mines area of south Delhi and has sparked anger among local residents and the victim’s family.

According to police officials, the victim, a Class 9 student, had left his home on Tuesday evening to play with friends but did not return. When repeated attempts to contact him failed, the family launched a search and later approached the police to file a missing complaint.

During the investigation, police traced the boy’s last movements and conducted a search operation in the nearby forest area of Bhati Mines. The child’s body was later recovered from the forest, sending shockwaves through the locality. Preliminary findings revealed that the victim had been strangled to death.

Police said two juveniles were detained after suspicion arose during questioning. Investigators are now trying to determine the exact motive behind the murder and whether any previous dispute or personal rivalry led to the crime. Officials said further questioning of the accused is underway.

The incident triggered protests in the area, with family members and locals demanding strict action against those responsible. Heavy police deployment was made to control the situation and maintain law and order.

A case has been registered, and forensic teams have collected evidence from the spot. Police said the investigation is ongoing and more details are expected to emerge after interrogation of the detained minors.