24-year-old strangled to death by youngster in Mohali after spat over female friend

According to police, both the accused and victim were pursuing the same girl, a student of a private university, which led to tensions between them

An argument over a mutual female friend turned violent when an unidentified youth late on Thursday strangled a 24-year-old student outside a private university in Mohali.

The victim has been identified as Karanveer Singh, resident of Phase 10, Mohali. He had completed his graduation from a private college in Mandi Gobindgarh. (HT Photo)

According to police, both the accused and victim were pursuing the same girl, a student of the university, which led to tensions between them.

Around 7pm, the duo drove to the university on their two-wheelers. They were involved in a heated argument, which turned violent.

The victim has been identified as Karanveer Singh, a resident of Phase 10. He had completed his graduation from a private college in Mandi Gobindgarh.

The accused took the victim to Sohana Hospital, where he was declared dead by doctors. He fled soon after.

Probe officials said the accused has been identified and will be arrested soon. A murder case has been registered at the Aerocity police station.