Class IX student killed over FB post

“The boys accused Pravin of using fake accounts and posting remarks on their Facebook pages. During the argument, one boy hit him on the temple, following which he (Pravin) collapsed. He was taken to the hospital by passers-by where he was declared dead on arrival,” he said.

It appeared as though the victim and his attacker were friends and used to frequently communicate via Facebook, he added. But his friend, who is also a minor, objected to some comments made which led to a nasty exchange between the two. “I think they intended to slap and scare Pravin, but things went wrong and the boy died at the spot. All those involved are juveniles and study in different schools,’’ Inspector Srinivas said.

The boy’s parents have not lodged a complaint but they police have registered a murder case and started investigation.