India, May 7 -- NEW DELHI

The police on Tuesday recovered the body of a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from Bhati Mines in south Delhi and apprehended two 16-year-old boys, acquaintances of the victim, for allegedly murdering him a day before, officers aware of the matter said. Following the recovery of the body, angry locals staged a road blockade near the Sanjay Colony police post on Wednesday.

Police said the situation was brought under control after officials engaged with the protesters and assured them of a fair and speedy investigation. The boys were produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on Wednesday and sent to an observation home.

Ward councillor Sunder Tanwar said the incident had shaken the local community. "Th...