Licensed Pistol Found in Schoolbag of 10-Year-Old in Delhi

A licensed pistol without a magazine was discovered in the schoolbag of a 10-year-old student in Delhi's Najafgarh. The boy mistakenly thought it was a toy. The police confirmed the pistol's validity and no offence was committed. The boy’s mother later deposited the firearm at the police station.

A licensed pistol without a magazine was discovered in the schoolbag of a 10-year-old student at a private school in Delhi's Najafgarh area, police reported on Sunday.

The child believed the gun to be a toy and took it to school. Upon investigation, officers found the gun belonged to his late father and that it was being prepared for deposit at the police station by his mother. The incident took place in the Deepak Vihar area.

Authorities verified the firearm's licence and concluded no crime was committed. The boy's mother promptly deposited the weapon at the police storehouse the same day.