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Uttar Pradesh: Child killed in celebratory firing by Samajwadi Party

AGE CORRESPONDENT
Published : Feb 9, 2016, 1:03 am IST
Updated : Feb 9, 2016, 1:03 am IST

An eight-year-old boy was killed in celebratory firing that took place by Samajwadi Party workers after the results of the panchayat polls were announced on Sunday evening.

An eight-year-old boy was killed in celebratory firing that took place by Samajwadi Party workers after the results of the panchayat polls were announced on Sunday evening. The incident took place in Shamli district and the child was travelling on a rickshaw when he was hit by a bullet. The video released by the UP police, which has gone viral on the social media, shows a group of armed persons, around five to six of them holding revolver and two-bore guns and firing openly on road. The police said that it was a celebration as a local SP contestant, Nafisa, had won with majority. Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has taken action against guilty cops in the matter. A DSP has been attached to the DGP office and a inspector has been suspended. He has also ordered strict action against those who beat up a cameraperson of a news channel who recorded the incident.

Three persons have been detained and SP, Shamli, Vijay Bhushan has ordered a high-level inquiry into the matter. It is noteworthy that though celebratory firing has been banned by the state government, the rule continues to be flouted and open firing is seen in weddings, celebrations and victory processions across the state.

Location: India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow