LUCKNOW, Feb. 21 -- A 49-year-old contractual driver with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) died after being allegedly hit by a bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding function in Gomti Nagar late Friday night, police said on Saturday. The accused, who allegedly opened fire during the ceremony, is absconding.

Police identified the deceased as Sunil Yadav, a resident of Aliganj. He had attended the wedding of his friend's son at a community centre in Gomti Nagar. According to police, Shashwat Singh, said to be a teacher who had come to attend the ceremony, allegedly engaged in celebratory firing when the incident occurred and later fled the spot.

SHO Brijesh Tiwari said two people have been detained for questioning, while pol...