16-Year-Old Boy Killed in Shivamogga; Seven Minors Detained, Investigation Underway

A 16-year-old Class 10 student, Sanketh, was fatally assaulted by seven minors in Shivamogga, Karnataka, after intervening to stop a fight linked to a recent cricket dispute. The accused, all from the same locality and known to the victim, have been detained. Authorities are investigating possible motives, including substance use. The incident sparked communal tensions, prompting increased police deployment. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the killing and announced Rs 15 lakh compensation for the victim's family, assuring strict legal action.