9-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Kasganj Over Refusal to Fetch Water
9-year-old shot dead in Kasganj after refusing to fetch water for man
Hindustan Times
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In Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India, a 9-year-old boy named Yashpal was shot dead after refusing to fetch water for a man drinking liquor during a naming ceremony. The accused, Dhanesh Yadav, fled but was later arrested. The boy succumbed to his injuries at a medical facility.
- 01A 9-year-old boy was shot dead after refusing to fetch water for a man.
- 02The incident occurred during a naming ceremony in Yakutganj village.
- 03The accused, Dhanesh Yadav, was arrested after initially fleeing the scene.
- 04The boy was taken to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh, where he died.
- 05Charges against the accused were escalated to murder following the boy's death.
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A tragic incident unfolded in Yakutganj village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India, where 9-year-old Yashpal was shot dead on the night of May 1-2 after refusing to fetch water for Dhanesh Yadav, who was consuming liquor during a naming ceremony. Yashpal's father, Sukhveer Singh, reported that Yadav demanded water from his son, and when Yashpal declined, Yadav shot him in the abdomen. The boy was rushed to the District Hospital in Kasganj and later transferred to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. Following the incident, Yadav fled the scene but was apprehended by police soon after. Initially charged with attempted murder, the charges were upgraded to murder after Yashpal's death. Yadav was found with a firearm and has been remanded to jail after appearing in court.
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This incident highlights the severe consequences of violence in domestic settings and raises concerns about safety during community gatherings.
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