Nagpur: A horrific crime rocked the city on Friday when a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death by a minor boy in Gulmohar Colony under Ajni Police Station limits. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, created panic in the residential area as locals rushed out after hearing the commotion.

The victim has been identified as Angel John, a student of St. Anthony School, Ajni. According to police sources, the accused, a minor from Rambagh locality, contacted the girl after school hours and asked her to meet him.

When the girl reached the spot, an argument reportedly broke out between them. In a sudden act of violence, the accused pulled out a knife from his pocket and repeatedly stabbed the victim, causing her to collapse on the spot. She succumbed to her injuries before medical help could arrive.

Ajni police immediately reached the scene and have since taken the accused into custody. The murder has sparked outrage in the locality, with residents demanding strict action against the boy. Police have initiated further investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.