A chilling case has rattled the Mumbai city. Here a 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 16-year-old former partner by poisoning him. The incident is suspected to have stemmed from a same-sex teenage relationship. The relationship ended abruptly under pressure from the victim’s family which led to the murder.

According to the complaint filed by the victim’s father, the 16-year-old boy left home on June 29 for a walk but never returned. A friend later revealed that the boy was last seen at the residence of the accused, prompting the family to search there. Upon arrival, they found the minor lying unresponsive in bed. The accused boy was also lying beside him. A doctor was called and declared the boy dead.

Teen Goes Missing, Found Dead Next Day

The family of the accused initially claimed both he and the teen had consumed a drink offered by friends. However, the inconsistencies in his story led the police to doubt his version. The accused was found vomiting and was briefly hospitalized, but he recovered soon. The accused was interrogated and eventually confessed to poisoning the teen.

Further police investigations revealed that the accused had mixed a toxic substance. He reportedly mixed a fumigant used for killing pests into a cold drink he offered to the victim. The boy began vomiting shortly after consumption and died soon after.

Relationship History and Parental Objection

Police sources suggest the two had a close relationship that took a drastic turn. This comes after the accused allegedly took the boy to Nagpur months ago without informing his parents. Following the incident, the victim’s family had instructed him to avoid contact with the accused. Friends of the victim told police the boy appeared distressed whenever the accused contacted him.

Police Await Forensic Report for Confirmation

According to reports, the Shivaji Nagar police have registered a case of murder. They are further awaiting the forensic report to confirm the cause of death. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. This also includes murder and poisoning.

Police reports suggest the motive is a mix of emotional distress and anger over being ignored by the victim, who had recently distanced himself from the accused. Further investigations are ongoing.