Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Minor Held in Meerut Murder of 21-Year-Old Man
A 21-year-old man was found dead in a forest in Meerut.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection to the crime.
According to the minor, they were drinking alcohol together when the older man wanted the minor to shoot him.
The plan was to blame another family, but the shot hit the man, and he died.
Police found the gun and the man's phone.
The minor will go to a special court for young people.
A 17-year-old minor has been held in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
The victim's body was found on June 25th in the Amheda Adipur forest.
Police recovered the .315 bore country-made pistol allegedly used in the crime and the victim’s mobile phone.
The minor confessed that Harsh had planned for the minor to shoot him to falsely implicate another family in the village.
The shot accidentally struck Harsh in the chest, leading to his instant death.
- Who
- A 17-year-old minor and a 21-year-old man named Harsh.
- What
- A 17-year-old minor was held in connection to the murder of a 21-year-old man.
- When
- The body was found on June 25th. The arrest occurred after investigation.
- Where
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The motive appears to be an attempt to falsely implicate another family, though the plan went awry, leading to the victim's death.
- Victim Age
- 21
- Suspect Age
- 17
- Location
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Weapon
- .315 bore country-made pistol
- Incident Date
- June 25th