From a neighbourhood altercation to a murder, a police encounter, and a verification drive, Ghaziabad’s Khoda made headlines after a teenager was accused of a heinous crime against a minor. The accused later died in a police encounter. Brut journalist Vaishnavi broke down how the case unfolded and explored a bigger question: why did some young people get involved in serious crimes, and what factors in their lives may have influenced their choices?