Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Class 3 student dies from gunshot injury in Bhopal
A 12-year-old boy named Ibrahim Lala, who was in Class 3, died after he got hurt by a gunshot to his head.
This happened in the Gautam Nagar area of Bhopal.
The family found him unconscious on the balcony of their house early in the morning.
They took him to the hospital, but he died around 10 am.
The gun that was used belonged to his uncle, who had left it at their home.
The police are trying to find out if it was an accident or if the boy did it on purpose.
They are also checking if the family tried to hide what really happened.
The police are still investigating the case.
A 12-year-old Class 3 student, Ibrahim Lala, died from a gunshot injury to his head in Bhopal.
The family found him unconscious on the balcony around 2 am and took him to the hospital, where he died around 10 am.
The gunshot injury appears to be self-inflicted, possibly due to suicide or accidental discharge while playing.
The pistol involved belonged to the victim's uncle, who had left it in the family's home during a recent renovation.
The family allegedly tried to give the impression that the boy had fallen and sustained injuries, and a case has been registered for investigation.
- Who
- 12-year-old Class 3 student Ibrahim Lala
- What
- Died from a gunshot injury to the head
- When
- Early morning of January 31, 2024
- Where
- Gautam Nagar area, Bhopal
- Why
- Cause of the gunshot injury is under investigation, with possibilities of suicide or accidental discharge
- Victim's Name
- Ibrahim Lala
- Victim's Age
- 12 years
- Location of Incident
- Gautam Nagar, Bhopal
- Time of Incident
- Around 2 am
- Time of Death
- Around 10 am
- Weapon Involved
- Pistol belonging to the victim's uncle
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
