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Two Minors Killed in Suspected Celebratory Firing at Pre‑Wedding Event in Etah

Police call celebratory gunfire a possibility pending a formal investigation.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Saturday night during pre-wedding festivities in Asadnagar village in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district.
  • A 12-year-old died at the scene, and a 17-year-old later succumbed after being referred from a local community health centre to a higher facility.
  • Police say gunshots were heard while people were dancing to music, and initial findings point to celebratory firing pending confirmation.
  • Additional Superintendent of Police Shwetambh Pandey inspected the site as officers sent the bodies for post-mortem and recorded witness accounts.
  • Attendees are being questioned, several people have been detained for questioning, and authorities have not identified who fired the weapon.