Tragedy Strikes: Boy Fatally Shot at Family Wedding

A five-year-old boy, Gappu Shakya, was shot dead outside a marriage hall in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, while attending his aunt's wedding. The incident unfolded as a man on a motorbike opened fire at the venue. The suspect, identified via CCTV, remains at large.

Tragedy Strikes: Boy Fatally Shot at Family Wedding
Representative Image Image Credit: Pixabay
  • Country:
  • India

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district, where a five-year-old boy was fatally shot during a family celebration. The child, Gappu Shakya, was attending his maternal aunt's wedding in Jaura town.

Witnesses reported that the tragedy occurred outside the Shivhare Dharamshala, where the boy was playing when an unidentified gunman on a motorbike opened fire. The senseless act claimed the young boy's life as he was en route to the hospital.

Authorities, led by sub-inspector Udaybhan Yadav, have launched a manhunt. The suspect was identified through CCTV footage, but the motive for the attack remains unclear, leaving the community in shock and sorrow.

Give Feedback

Use this form for editorial or site feedback. We usually reply within 2 to 3 working days.

By submitting, you agree that we may use your email address to respond.