Delhi: Pistol found in 10-year-old boy's school bag
What's the story
In a shocking incident in Delhi, a pistol was discovered inside the school bag of a 10-year-old boy. The school administration promptly reported the matter to the local police. The firearm is currently being decommissioned by authorities. It was revealed that the pistol belonged to the boy's father, who had passed away a few months prior to this incident.
Rising concern
Recent incidents highlight risks of children's access to firearms
The discovery came barely months after a 10-year-old boy from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, accidentally shot and killed his sister with a homemade pistol he found at home. That same month in May, another minor threatened suicide with a pistol due to academic pressure in Lucknow. In July, a five-year-old boy in Bihar brought a gun to school and shot a 10-year-old peer, injuring his arm.