Kaithal double murder: 4 more juveniles held

The Kaithal police have arrested four more juveniles in connection with a double murder of two teenage boys at Barta village of the district, bringing the total number of minors detained in connection with the case to 11.

DSP (Hqs) Bir Bhan said seven juveniles involved in this case had already been arrested. Rohatash, a resident of Barta village, filed a complaint with the police that his son Prince and nephew Armaan, went missing on the evening of May 18. They went for a walk but never returned. The next morning, their bodies were found near a drain of the village, bearing multiple injuries caused by sharp-edged weapons.

In his complaint, Rohatash mentioned that a few days prior to the incident, two local youths had visited their home and accused Prince and Arman of harassing their sisters. They allegedly threatened that if both Prince and Arman did not stop, the consequences would be dire.

A case has been registered under Sections 190, 191(3), 103, 61(2), and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Superintendent of Police Astha Modi also visited the crime scene and directed officials to arrest all involved in the case.

The DSP confirmed that the four newly apprehended juveniles, aged between 15 and 16 years, were directly involved in the murders. Investigations suggest that the killings were an act of revenge over the alleged harassment of the girls.

All 11 minors have been sent to a juvenile detention centre as per judicial orders.

The case has shocked the local community and highlighted concerns about rising youth involvement in crimes, prompting calls for stricter preventive measures and early intervention strategies.

Haryana Tribune