Nagpur: A 12-year-old boy, a student of standard VIII, stabbed a man to death following a fracas over dancing at a marriage function in Katol on Friday. The accused juvenile delinquent has been detained.
Identified as Rahul Shrawan Gaikwad (27), the deceased was a resident of Annabhau Sathe Nagar, Katol.
According to police, Rahul and the accused boy were dancing during a wedding ceremony in their locality around 8.30 pm on Thursday. An argument broke out between them after Rahul allegedly pushed the boy aside. After heated exchanges, the boy took out a knife and stabbed Rahul injuring him seriously. A profusely bleeding Rahul was rushed to Mayo Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries in the wee hours of Friday.
Police said the boy and Gaikwad had a fight in the past too. The Gaikwad, under the influence of alcohol, misbehaved with the boy while dancing which led to the incident. The boy was also slapped by Gaikwad.
Sub-Inspector Parmeshwar Agashe of Katol Police Station said Gaikwad was rushed to hospital. The stab injuries on the chest may have impacted his vital organs like the heart, said sources. The minor was rounded up and sent before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) for further decision, said Agashe.
Following a complaint lodged by Bandu Ramchandra Gaikwad (45), uncle of the deceased, Katol Police registered a case under Section 302 and 326 of the IPC against the juvenile delinquent.
