Rajasthan shocker: Class 11 student hit with iron rods, stabbed to death after dispute over social media reels

In a chilling incident in Kota, Rajasthan, a 17-year-old boy was murdered by two to three miscreants following a suspected dispute linked to social media reels.

Published on: Mar 11, 2026, 16:55:06 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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A 17-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by a group of youths in Rajasthan’s Kota following an ongoing dispute linked to social media reels, police said on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old victim, Shubham Sain, was attacked with iron rods and a knife. (Representational Photo/PTI)

The victim has been identified as Shubham Sain, a Class 11 student and resident of Jaga Basti in the Prem Nagar area. He was attacked late Tuesday night while returning home from a wedding function, news agency PTI reported. According to police, the assault took place at around 11 pm near the Choth Mata temple within the jurisdiction of the Udhyog Nagar police station.

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Officers said Sain was confronted by two to three youths who allegedly struck him with iron rods and stabbed him with a knife. The teenager suffered severe injuries, including deep wounds to his stomach, and collapsed after losing a large amount of blood, the report noted. He was rushed to New Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Udhyog Nagar Circle Inspector Jitendra Singh said a murder case has been registered based on a complaint filed by the victim’s family. Two suspects, identified as Vishal and Raj Baccha, have been named in the FIR. Both fled the scene after the attack and are currently absconding, the report stated.

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Preliminary findings suggest the crime may have stemmed from a prolonged rivalry related to content posted on social media platforms. Police said Sain frequently created and uploaded video reels online, which is believed to have triggered tensions with the accused.

Authorities have launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact circumstances and motive behind the killing, Singh said.

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The victim’s body was handed over to his family members on Wednesday morning after the post-mortem examination was completed, the report added.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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