In the local Shingar Avenue area, a three-year-old child died after being struck by a bullet, while his grandmother sustained critical injuries and has been admitted to the hospital. The deceased child has been identified as Ansh.
It is reported that a licensed pistol was kept inside the house. While playing, a child accidentally discharged the weapon; the bullet passed through Ansh—who was playing nearby—and subsequently struck his grandmother, who was standing close by. The incident is reported to have occurred around 10:00 AM on Saturday. Upon receiving the information, Balwinder Singh, the SHO (Station House Officer) of the Chheharta police station, arrived at the scene with a police team and initiated an investigation. According to the police, this tragedy was the result of negligence. Currently, proceedings have been initiated in the matter under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
**Child’s Father Had Taken Pistol to School PTM**
It is reported that the child’s father, Sajan, works as a scrap dealer in the Islamabad area. On Saturday morning, he had gone to the school to attend his children’s Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) and had carried his licensed pistol with him. Sources indicate that after returning from school, Sajan placed the loaded pistol on the bed while changing his clothes.
During this time, while playing, the innocent child picked up the pistol, and the trigger was suddenly pulled. The bullet struck Ansh directly. The police investigation has revealed that the pistol was unlocked, which led to the tragic accident. Following the incident, an atmosphere of mourning prevails within the family. Family members are currently refraining from making any statements. SHO Balwinder Singh stated that the preliminary investigation suggests the incident was a case of accidental firing. The police are investigating the matter from every possible angle.
