Ludhiana, July 15 -- A Class XI student sustained pellet injuries to his thigh after an air gun accidentally discharged while being returned to the rack following a shooting practice session at a private school in Jagraon on Tuesday. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was treated and later discharged.

Police said they have launched an investigation to ascertain whether there was any lapse in safety protocols. However, no complaint has been received from the victim's family so far.

According to the school management, the incident occurred after the practice session had concluded. They alleged that the air gun accidentally discharged while it was being placed back on the rack and a pellet struck a student standing nearby in the thigh....