Overview
- The shooting occurred around 9 pm during a bhaat ceremony in Ubhai Asadnagar, under Nayagaon police station in Etah district.
- Police identified the victims as Sohail, 11, who died at the local Community Health Centre, and his uncle Shahrukh, 17, who later died during treatment in Agra.
- ASP Shwetabh Pandey said village chowkidar Lal Mohammad showed his licensed 12-bore gun to a groom’s relative, Mubeen, 27, who then discharged it, striking the boys with pellets.
- Officers recovered the firearm and took Mubeen into custody, with the station house officer later stating a case would be registered under Section 105 and relevant Arms Act provisions, and action planned against the chowkidar for negligence.
- Both bodies were sent for post-mortem examination as investigators continue to confirm exactly how the weapon was handled and who bears criminal responsibility.