Teen pushed girl off roof after fight over dating

The Bhandup police on Tuesday arrested a 16-year-old boy residing in a highrise building in Bhandup for allegedly pushing a 15-year-old girl from the terrace of the building on June 24, leading to her death.

- Manish Kumar Pathak

MUMBAI:

The police had initially registered an accidental death report, suspecting it was a case of suicide. But during investigation, they found certain leads which suggested it could be a case of murder. The accused boy too changed his statement multiple times before confessing to the crime, police officers aware of the matter told HT.

The accused was presented in court and remanded to a children's home.

According to the police, the girl lived in Mulund while the boy lived in Bhandup. Both had studied at an international school in Mulund and while the boy completed his SSC earlier this year, the girl was due to appear for the exam next year.