Minor boy beaten to death for stealing mobile phone

A 12-year-old boy was beaten to death allegedly over suspicion of stealing a mobile phone in Jhansi district, police said today.

The Neeraj was fatally assaulted allegedly by one Shobharam and his son Bhagwan Singh on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone in Thakurpura village in Babina area yesterday.

The minor succumbed to his injuries, they said.

Police said that Bhagwan has been arrested.