Ramanagara, July 17 -- A 16-year-old boy allegedly shot dead his minor girlfriend with a country-made firearm after suspecting her of being in contact with another boy in Karnataka's Ramanagara district. The incident, which occurred on July 10 in Kodihalli police station limits of Kanakapura taluk, came to light after a police investigation.

According to police, the victim had left her home about a month ago, telling her family that she was visiting a friend, but had instead been staying with the accused. The two minors, residents of neighbouring villages, had reportedly fallen in love after connecting on Instagram about two months ago.

Police said the boy became suspicious after seeing the girl chatting with another youth, leading to a...