Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Two minors killed in celebratory firing during wedding festivities in UP
Two young boys, Suhail who was 12 years old and Shahkhad who was 17, were sadly killed during a wedding celebration in a village in Uttar Pradesh.
The celebration was happening with music and dancing when suddenly gunshots were heard.
The boys were rushed to a nearby hospital, but both of them died from their injuries.
The police are investigating to find out what exactly happened and who might be responsible.
They are talking to people who were at the event to gather more information.
Two minors, Suhail (12) and Shahkhad (17), were killed in celebratory firing during wedding festivities in Umai Asadnagar village, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Saturday night during pre-wedding celebrations with music and dancing.
Suhail died on the spot, while Shahkhad was initially taken to a community health center and later referred to a higher medical center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Additional Superintendent of Police Shwetambh Pandey visited the scene and is investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting celebratory firing.
People present at the event are being questioned to determine the exact cause and those responsible.
- Who
- Two minors, Suhail (12) and Shahkhad (17)
- What
- Killed in celebratory firing during wedding festivities
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Umai Asadnagar village, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Initial findings suggest celebratory firing, exact cause under investigation
Celebratory Firing
Accidental Discharge
Cause of Incident
Celebratory Firing
Initial findings suggest celebratory firing was responsible for the deaths.
Accidental Discharge
Some witnesses may claim the firing was accidental and not intentional.
- Location
- Umai Asadnagar village, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- Saturday night
- Victims
- Suhail (12) and Shahkhad (17)
- Investigating Officer
- Additional Superintendent of Police Shwetambh Pandey
- Initial Findings
- Celebratory firing suspected
