In a tragic incident in Coimbatore, a 13-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by his two minor friends after a dispute over vulgar remarks, prompting calls for increased parental and teacher guidance.
Key Points
- A 13-year-old boy was found dead near the Noyyal river in Coimbatore.
- Two minor friends have been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder.
- The murder was allegedly triggered by vulgar remarks made by the victim about one of the suspect's mother.
- The victim was reportedly hit with an empty liquor bottle and left unconscious.
- DMK president M K Stalin has appealed to parents and teachers to monitor and guide children.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river here, police said on Monday.
Two minor friends of the deceased, aged 15 and 13, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder, they said.
The deceased has been identified as B Thivish, a Class VII student.
According to the police, Thivish, a resident of Pudhu Colony at Irugur, went missing on May 15 after leaving his house with his two friends around 3.30 pm to catch fish in the Noyyal river near the Masaniamman temple.
Following his disappearance, the victim's father lodged a missing person complaint at the Singanallur police station on May 16.
Confession and Recovery of Body
Initially, the two minor friends told the investigators that Thivish had voluntarily left the riverbank with an acquaintance who arrived on a scooter. However, sustained interrogation by the police on Sunday evening led to a confession that one of the boys, a 15-year-old, hit the victim with an empty liquor bottle triggered by alleged vulgar remarks made by the victim about his mother.
The victim reportedly fell unconscious after the assault, following which the two minors fled the spot, leaving him behind. The body was subsequently recovered from a swampy area on the riverbank late on Sunday night.
Investigation and Aftermath
The body has been shifted to a state-run hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A case has been registered and further investigations into the matter are underway.
DMK president M K Stalin expressed shock over the 13-year-old boy "getting beaten to death," at the hands of his friends. He appealed to parents to monitor and guide their children. Also, teachers, who spend more time with children, must instill in students patience and love.
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