New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Thursday said it has arrested a man accused of kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old boy in the Narela area, in what appears to be a revenge killing.
The accused, identified as Neetu, who worked as a driver for the child's father -- a local transporter -- was arrested on Wednesday, a day after the gruesome crime.
According to officials, Neetu allegedly killed the boy to avenge being reprimanded by his employer a few days earlier.
Police said the incident came to light on Tuesday afternoon when the child went missing while playing outside his house in Narela. Around 3:30 p.m., a call was received at the Narela Industrial Area police station reporting a suspected kidnapping.
"Upon enquiry, it was revealed that the 5-year-old son of the complainant wa