A heart-wrenching incident in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district has resulted in the death of a seven-year-old boy after he sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday night, allegedly when the 14-year-old son of the landlord accidentally discharged his father's licensed rifle.
The Tragic Sequence of Events
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Rishabh Tomar, was playing with two other minors, both sons of the landlord, on the second floor of the house. The boys were tenants in the property. During their play, the 14-year-old boy reportedly picked up his father's .315 bore licensed rifle and began handling it.
In a devastating turn of events, the weapon allegedly went off accidentally. The bullet struck young Rishabh Tomar in the head, causing fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on the spot. The loud gunshot prompted family members and neighbours to rush upstairs, where they discovered the child lying in a pool of blood.
Controversy and Police Investigation
The victim's family, however, has contested the accidental discharge theory. In their formal police complaint, they have alleged murder. They claim that a different rifle was used in the firing and was subsequently taken away from the scene, pointing to a possible cover-up.
Police officials have seized the licensed .315 bore rifle for examination. They have also questioned the minor boy's father, who works as a private security guard and is the legal owner of the weapon. During their inspection of the room, investigators made a crucial discovery: a bullet was found lodged inside a cupboard. This finding has raised significant questions about the exact sequence of events leading to the shooting.
Aftermath and Ongoing Probe
The body of Rishabh Tomar was sent for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death and gather forensic evidence. The police are investigating the case from all angles, including the allegations made by the grieving family and the circumstances under which a minor accessed a loaded firearm.
This incident has cast a spotlight on gun safety and the storage of licensed weapons in homes, especially in households with children. The local community in Morena is in shock over the sudden loss of a young life, and the investigation continues to uncover the precise facts behind this fatal night.
