India, Aug. 8 -- NEW DELHI

Days after a 15-year-old girl was shot in Jahangirpuri, allegedly by her boyfriend, the accused was arrested late Wednesday and his 16-year-old aide was apprehended.

A senior police officer said that the accused were held from Mukundpur where they were hiding.

During interrogation, the accused, identified as Aryan alias Raunak, a Class 12 pass-out, told police that he killed the minor because she was pressuring him to get married. "His claims are contrary to what the girl's family and friends said. They said he was possessive about her, which led to the incident. His claims are being verified," the officer said.

The victim's 18-year-old friend said that the accused, upon meeting them near a clinic, took the ...