UP: Class 6 student killed over dispute on sleeping arrangements in school hostel
Press Trust of India | July 13, 2025 | 09:39 PM IST | 1 min read
According to police, the accused, Ram Lakhan (18), studying in class 10, had recently arrived at the hostel. On Monday night, he had a quarrel with Anurag (13) over sleeping arrangements.
SHAHJAHANPUR: A 13-year-old boy was allegedly killed by another student following a dispute over sleeping arrangements, police said on Sunday. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI that Anurag (13), a student of class 6, was found seriously injured in a hostel of Gurukul school, with blood oozing from his nose and ears.
He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on Tuesday. According to police, the accused, Ram Lakhan (18), studying in class 10, had recently arrived at the hostel. On Monday night, he had a quarrel with Anurag over sleeping arrangements.
"In a fit of rage, he punched and kicked Anurag on the head, causing a skull fracture that led to his death," the SP said. "Initial investigation revealed that Anurag had suffered a fatal head injury caused by a heavy blow," Dwivedi said.
Lakhan confessed to the crime during interrogation and was sent to jail on Sunday, he added.
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