Teen Accused of Killing Young Neighbor Over Online Gaming Debt

A 16-year-old boy in Faridabad has been sent to a correction home after allegedly strangling and burning the body of his 9-year-old neighbor. The boy committed the crime after she caught him stealing jewelry, which he needed to repay a debt from online gaming.

A tragic incident unfolded in Faridabad where a 16-year-old boy has been accused of murdering his 9-year-old neighbor. The juvenile allegedly strangled the girl and set her body on fire after she caught him stealing jewelry.

According to police reports, the boy committed the crime to repay a Rs 20,000 debt he had accumulated from playing online games. Initially misleading authorities, he eventually confessed during questioning.

The accused has been placed in protective custody but will spend nights in a correction home. A case of murder has been registered under new criminal laws at Rajendra Park police station.

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