2 minors killed in celebratory firing during wedding festivities

Etah: Two minors have been killed when a firearm went off during pre-wedding celebrations at a village here, police said on Sunday. The firing took place in Umai Asadnagar village in Etah district on Saturday night, they said. According to police, the celebrations were on, with music playing and people dancing, when gunshots were heard. Twelve-year-old Suhail, son of Asuddin, died on the spot while 17-year-old Shahkhad, son of Munna Khan, was critically injured. Family members rushed both the boys to a community health centre in Aliganj, where doctors declared Suhail dead. Shahkhad, who was referred to a higher medical centre for further treatment, later succumbed to his injuries, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Shwetambh Pandey visited the spot and conducted an inspection.