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Two Boys Killed After Licensed Gun Discharges at Pre‑Wedding Event in Etah

Police attribute the shooting to a relative mishandling a chowkidar’s licensed gun, with custody in place and cases planned under culpable homicide and the Arms Act.

Overview

  • The incident occurred late Saturday during a bhaat celebration at groom Salman’s residence in Naya Gaon/Ubhai Asadnagar, Etah district, according to police.
  • Officials said the shot first struck Sohail and then hit his uncle Shahrukh as guests were dancing to a DJ at the function.
  • Family members took both to the Community Health Centre, where Sohail was declared dead and Shahrukh was referred to Agra, where he later died.
  • Police recovered the licensed 12‑bore firearm, detained groom’s relative Mubeen, and said several people were being questioned as part of the inquiry.
  • An FIR is to be registered, with culpable homicide and Arms Act charges planned against Mubeen and village chowkidar Lal Mohammad; both bodies were sent for post‑mortem.