Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Teen dies in accidental gunfire in J-K
A 16-year-old boy named Anuj Kumar died in an accident at his home in Jammu and Kashmir.
His father, who is a village defence guard, was cleaning his rifle when it accidentally fired.
The bullet hit Anuj, and he died right away.
The police are investigating what happened and have taken the gun for more tests.
They are also talking to Anuj's family to understand the situation better.
The whole thing is very sad, and everyone is trying to find out how this accident happened.
A 16-year-old boy, Anuj Kumar, died in accidental gunfire at his home in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Saturday when his father, a village defence guard (VDG), was cleaning his rifle.
The bullet hit Anuj, who was a class 10 student, and he died on the spot.
The police have shifted Anuj's body to Chatroo hospital for post-mortem and are investigating the circumstances.
The weapon has been seized for forensic examination, and statements of Anuj's family members are being recorded.
- Who
- Anuj Kumar, a 16-year-old boy, and his father, VDG Pyare Lal
- What
- Accidental gunfire resulting in the death of Anuj Kumar
- When
- Around 9:30 pm on Saturday
- Where
- Loyee Dhar village, Mughal Maidan, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The rifle of Anuj Kumar's father accidentally went off while he was cleaning it
- Victim's Name
- Anuj Kumar
- Age
- 16
- Occupation of Father
- Village Defence Guard (VDG)
- Location
- Loyee Dhar village, Mughal Maidan, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time of Incident
- 9:30 pm on Saturday
- Cause of Death
- Accidental gunfire
- Inquest Status
- Underway
- Weapon Status
- Seized for forensic examination
