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17-year-old boy killed after Instagram story dispute in Maharashtra

Jan 12, 2025Wardha, India1 source

Summary

A 17-year-old boy, Himanshu Chimney, was allegedly murdered by a 21-year-old man, Manav Jumnake, in Wardha district, Maharashtra, after a dispute over an Instagram post. The incident occurred on Saturday in Pimpalgaon village in the Hinganghat area. The dispute reportedly began a month earlier when both posted an Instagram story seeking votes from social media users. The victim received more votes than the accused, leading to a disagreement. During a meeting to discuss the issue, the accused and his friend allegedly attacked the teenager with a knife, killing him. The accused was arrested, and police were continuing their investigation.

Incident Details

Domain
Addiction & Mental Health
Mechanism
content
Severity
FatalityMinor involved
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualHimanshu Chimney
Dimensions
physical

Sources

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