Class 6 boy killed by student over dispute on sleeping arrangements in UP hostel

According to police, the accused, Ram Lakhan (18), studying in class 10, had recently arrived at the hostel of Gurukul School in Shahjahanpur.

A 13-year-old boy was allegedly killed by another student following a dispute over sleeping arrangements, police said on Sunday.

On Monday night, the boy had a quarrel with with another over sleeping arrangements. (Pixabay/Representative)

Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI that Anurag (13), a student of class 6, was found seriously injured in a hostel of Gurukul school, with blood oozing from his nose and ears. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on Tuesday.

According to police, the accused, Ram Lakhan (18), studying in class 10, had recently arrived at the hostel. On Monday night, he had a quarrel with Anuran over sleeping arrangements.

"In a fit of rage, he punched and kicked Anurag on the head, causing a skull fracture that led to his death," the SP said.

"Initial investigation revealed that Anurag had suffered a fatal head injury caused by a heavy blow," Dwivedi said.

Lakhan confessed to the crime during interrogation and was sent to jail on Sunday, he added.