Ferozepur Punjab Boys Die in Separate Accidental Shootings

A tragic incident occurred in Ferozepur, Punjab, where a young boy, reported as either 12 or 14 years old, accidentally shot himself with a licensed pistol while playing with it at home. The boy was reportedly retrieving clothes from a cupboard when the gun, kept inside, discharged and struck him in the head, leaving him critically injured. He was initially taken to a private hospital before being referred to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, where he was placed on a ventilator but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Police have taken custody of the body and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting. Authorities have urged senior citizens and parents to keep firearms securely locked away to prevent similar tragedies. This incident has shocked the local community, highlighting concerns over firearm safety in homes with children.