LUCKNOW, March 6 -- Two days after 13-year-old Unaiz Khan was killed in "accidental" firing at a friend's birthday party, with the victim's family alleging foul play, police on Wednesday claimed that the shot was fired by the minor birthday boy. The accused has been sent to a juvenile home.

Deputy commissioner of police (south) Nipun Agarwal said two police teams were formed to investigate the case. "With the help of forensic experts, the crime scene was examined and electronic as well as physical evidence collected. Technical analysis and scrutiny of electronic evidence led investigators to the minor who fired the shot," he said.

"Since the accused is under 18, further proceedings will be conducted under the Juvenile Justice (Care and ...