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.