Kanpur: Fazalganj police on Thursday claimed to have cracked the murder case of 16-year-old Harshit within 24 hours, arresting three youths aged 19 and recovering the knife allegedly used in the stabbing.
They were wanted in case crime number 167/26, filed at Fazalganj police station under sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act. The blow pierced his heart, causing his death within 22 seconds, after which the accused fled. Investigators said Mayank lost his temper, picked up a knife from a nearby ‘bhelpuri’ cart, and stabbed Harshit on the left side of his chest. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Police said he was standing near his home with friends when he allegedly made a remark against Mayank. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines During interrogation, Mayank reportedly told police that Harshit had once been a close friend but had been taunting him for nearly two months. The station officer said Mayank worked at Chacha Lassi in Zarib Chauki, where he at times washed utensils and Harshit allegedly made fun of him for this in front of others.
The knife was recovered from beneath a peepal tree in Central Park on Mayank’s disclosure. Harshit, son of electrician Mahesh Kumar Ahirwar from Bamba Road, worked at a garment shop in Gumti. Download the TOI App.
Accused Akshat Mishra, Ujjawal Gautam and Mayank Singh were nabbed late on Wednesday night from Central Park at Darshanpurwa in Fazalganj area of Kanpur Nagar. Mayank further told police that Harshit again mocked his work on Tuesday night, which led to the stabbing.