Shivamogga, Feb. 24 -- A 15-year-old student was murdered Monday night in Karnataka's Shivamogga after a 'cricket match-related argument' broke out between a group in the area, District Superintendent of Police Nikhil B said on Tuesday.

"It is suspected that an argument broke out during a cricket match held two days before the incident, and the same enmity ended in the murder," the DSP said.

The District SP said that seven people have already been detained in this case, and the accused will be subjected to a marijuana test. A special investigation team has been formed for a comprehensive investigation of the case, and an investigation is also underway into the drug menace in the area.

He informed that additional police forces will be d...