Minor boy opens fire at 16-year-old ‘girlfriend’, buries body with family’s help

A 16-year-old boy in Bengaluru has been arrested for the murder of his minor girlfriend, with police alleging that his family assisted in burying the body to cover up the crime. The incident, which involved a country-made firearm, is currently under investigation to determine the full extent of the family's involvement.
Why it matters
This case highlights serious issues regarding juvenile crime, illegal firearm possession, and social dynamics in rural-urban fringe areas.
A 16-year-old boy allegedly killed his minor live-in girlfriend by opening fire at her and buried her body to cover up the crime in Bengaluru South district’s Kodihalli police station limits.
The article maintains a strictly objective, crime-report tone without sensationalizing the details.
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