Nine-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead Over Water Refusal in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh
Minor shot dead for refusing to fetch water in UP's Kasganj: Police
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In a tragic incident in Yakutganj village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, a nine-year-old boy was shot dead after refusing to fetch water for a relative who was allegedly intoxicated. The boy was shot in the stomach and later succumbed to his injuries, prompting police action against the accused.
- 01A nine-year-old boy was shot for refusing to bring water at a family event.
- 02The incident occurred during a naming ceremony in Yakutganj village, Kasganj district.
- 03The shooter was reportedly inebriated and fled the scene after the incident.
- 04The boy was initially treated in Kasganj before being transferred to Aligarh, where he died.
- 05Police have arrested the suspect and seized the firearm used in the crime.
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In a shocking incident in Yakutganj village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, a nine-year-old boy named Yashpal alias Yash was shot dead after he refused to fetch water for a relative during a naming ceremony. The accused, Dhanesh Yadav, allegedly inebriated, lost his temper and shot the boy in the stomach when he declined the request. Following the incident, panic ensued among the gathered relatives and villagers. Yash was rushed to the district hospital in Kasganj and subsequently transferred to Aligarh due to his critical condition, but he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. Police registered a case based on a complaint from the victim's family, and the accused was arrested near the Khitauli canal bridge. The firearm used in the shooting has been seized by the authorities.
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This tragic incident highlights issues of violence and alcohol abuse in local communities, raising concerns about safety and family dynamics during social gatherings.
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