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Two Held After 13-Year-Old Killed Over Watermelons in Agra

Investigators await the post-mortem to verify the family’s claims about the wounds.

Overview

  • The killing, which occurred Friday in the Basai Jagner police station area of Agra, set off road blockades and brought extra police to the village.
  • Police arrested Riazuddin and Shirazuddin on Friday night after identifying them as partners who worked the leased field.
  • The boy’s sister discovered the body in the farm, and officers later sent it for a post-mortem examination.
  • Forensic teams processed the scene, where investigators noted a watermelon, a bag, and a knife near the body.
  • Relatives alleged severe facial injuries and the use of a watermelon knife, though those claims await medical confirmation.