India, July 23 -- The crime branch detained three more juveniles in connection with the brutal murder of a 17-year-old boy in Katraj, bringing the total number of juveniles held in the case to seven, Pune city police said on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Bharati Vidyapeeth police had detained four juveniles on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the murder.

The incident took place at 10 pm on Monday on the road outside Katraj Katta Hotel near Katraj Lake. According to the police, the 17-year-old victim and his friend had gone to collect a repaired mobile phone when a group of juveniles intercepted them.

As the victim attempted to flee, the accused allegedly chased him and repeatedly attacked him with sharp weapons, inflicting grievous i...