SANT KABIR NAGAR (UP): Five children were injured in a celebratory firing at Ashrafpur village in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar, police said on Friday.
The incident took place during a function held to celebrate the birth of a child on Thursday night.
A man, identified as Nakul Yadav, fired in the air from a countrymade pistol, SP Kauthubh said.
The children, aged 5 to 12, were playing nearby and received pellet injuries, the SP said, adding that Archana (8) was seriously injured and referred to a Gorakhpur medical college for treatment.
The others were given first aid and are out of danger.
The SP said Nukul Yadav has been arrested.
UP: Five children hurt in celebratory firing
