Khaberni - In a tragic incident that shook the city of Banha in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, a high school senior student killed his 17-year-old friend, driven by jealousy over his academic performance.
According to initial investigations, the accused (Mahmoud) lured his victim (Mohamed Yasser) in the late hours of the night to an under-construction house and stabbed him to death mercilessly with a knife.
After the victim's family reported him missing, security forces began a search and found Mohamed's body in the aforementioned house, with the murder weapon nearby, while the accused confessed to the act.
Investigations revealed that the motive for the crime was jealousy over the victim's academic excellence, despite his good reputation, religious commitment, and calm demeanor among his peers.
A neighbor of the victim, Mohamed Atef, mentioned that the accused went to the police station himself and confessed to the crime, directing them to the location of the body, confirming the tragedy that shocked the community.
The public prosecution continued to investigate to fully determine the circumstances of the incident and to take the necessary legal actions against the accused.
