Cousins arrested for killing 14-year-old Patiala boy

SSP Vikram Jeet Duggal said during interrogation, accused Shami confessed that he had an affair with Anuj’s sister, that ultimately led to the murder

Patiala A week after a 14-year-old, Anuj, was found dead on the roadside on March 2, two of his cousins, both brothers, have been arrested for his murder, and for dumping his body. Shami Sharma, 20, and Bablu Sharma, alias Vijay, 19, planned the cold-blooded murder.

The victim and the murderers had drinks together before the crime. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

SSP Vikram Jeet Duggal said during interrogation, accused Shami confessed that he had an affair with Anuj’s sister, that ultimately led to the murder.

“Anuj had discovered his sister and Shami in a compromising position a year ago, and informed his parents about it. An FIR was filed against Shami, but ultimately the families did come back together,” the SSP added.

DSP Jaswinder Singh Tiwana said Shami has said that since the incident, Anuj used to tease him in front of relatives and family. “He murdered Anuj to avenge this humiliation. He planned to kill and involved his brother Bablu, who went to the victim’s house and asked him to accompany him to have some drinks. Shami was present at spot, where the trio consumed alcohol. Later, Shami held Anuj and Bablu stabbed Anuj to death. After the murder, the two dragged his body to the roadside,” he said. A case has been registered under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).