Madhya Pradesh: Celebratory firing during marriage kills 12-year-old boy in Rajgarh

Madhya Pradesh: Celebratory firing during marriage kills 12-year-old boy in Rajgarh

PTIUpdated: Saturday, December 12, 2020, 09:06 PM IST
article-image
Freepik

A 12-year-old boy was killed in celebratory firing at a marriage function in Laharchi village in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred on Friday night when a man, who was part of the marriage procession,, opened fire from his gun, and the round hit the boy who was standing close by, said Kalipeeth police station in charge Jitendra Chouhan.

"The boy was declared dead on arrival by doctors at the district hospital here. A murder case has been registered and efforts are on to nab the unidentified shooter," he added.

RECENT STORIES

MP News: Mahakaleshwar Temple Committee Opens 24-Hour Laddu Prasad Counter; Devotees Can Now Get...

MP News: Mahakaleshwar Temple Committee Opens 24-Hour Laddu Prasad Counter; Devotees Can Now Get...

MP News: Infantry Commanders’ Conference Concludes At Infantry School In Mhow

MP News: Infantry Commanders’ Conference Concludes At Infantry School In Mhow

A Red Road? Madhya Pradesh Gets India’s First Wildlife-Safe Road Design — Here’s How It Saves...

A Red Road? Madhya Pradesh Gets India’s First Wildlife-Safe Road Design — Here’s How It Saves...

Indore Commodities Buzz Of December 11: Price Of Gold, Silver And Pulses-- All You Need To Know

Indore Commodities Buzz Of December 11: Price Of Gold, Silver And Pulses-- All You Need To Know

MP News: CM Mohan Yadav Hails Progress In Jobs, Education & Tourism As His Govt Completes 2 Years On...

MP News: CM Mohan Yadav Hails Progress In Jobs, Education & Tourism As His Govt Completes 2 Years On...