Five-year-old boy dies after accidental firing at Sultanpur wedding
A child was killed on Sunday during a wedding-related function in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district.
A five-year-old boy died on Sunday in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after being hit by a bullet during a wedding-related event, according to reports from ANI, Hindustan Times and ThePrint.
The incident occurred in Banke village under the Kadipur police station area. One report stated the child, identified as Kanha Patel, was injured when a relative was loading or unloading a licensed firearm at the home of Ghanshyam Patel.
Another report alleged the firing happened as a wedding procession was preparing to leave a marriage lawn in Kadipur. The victim, identified as Arsh, was reportedly struck in the abdomen by gunfire allegedly opened by a relative named Ajay.
The child was taken by family members to the Community Health Centre in Kadipur. Due to the severity of the injuries, the boy was moved to the District Hospital or Government Medical College in Sultanpur, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Kadipur Circle Officer Vinay Gautam confirmed that an investigation is underway and the body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are searching for the accused, who reportedly fled the scene.
Legal proceedings have been initiated regarding the accidental discharge of the weapon.