The accused man, whose name Jagpal had gone to the eatery to have his food yesterday and asked the boy to wash plates for him.
The child victim, who worked at the eatery refused to do so, following which the man shot at him, Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Kumar told reporters today.
Police has registered a case against Jagpal under sections of the IPC as well as the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act in this connection.
While the accused is absconding, the body of the victim has been sent for a post-mortem, police said.
*Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous social groups from all over India, they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions.
There are many different names proposed for defining this group of people, including Panchamas ("fifth varna"), and Asprushya ("untouchables").
