Hyderabad: Boy who punched cousin to death shifted to juvenile home

Hyderabad: Mirchowk police shifted 11-year-old boy to Juvenile Home on the charges of culpable homicide, in connection with the death of his 14-year-old cousin Faizan bin Khalid.

Both the boys were cousins who had a scuffle during a Ludo game. The attacker punched in retaliation of Faisal’s slap landing the latter into coma. The deceased was the resident of Gulzar House.

It must be recalled that Faizan Bin Khalid died on Sunday, after struggling for his life for five days after he was punched by his cousin. 14-year-old, Faizan Bin Khalid collapsed after his 11-year-old cousin punched him. He was rushed to Esra hospital where doctors said he went into a coma.

The fight between the boys took place on February 6, at their grandmother’s house in Panjesha area. The younger cousin teased Faizan for losing a Ludo game which prompted him to start a fight.