Lucknow, March 3 -- A 13-year-old Unaiz Khan was shot dead during a birthday party in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow district on Monday evening, March 2, due to "accidental firing."

Speaking to Siasat.com, the Lucknow South Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police, Nipun Agarwal, said the incident occurred at around 6:30-7 pm on Monday after the victim, Unaiz, was picked up by his friends for the birthday party.

"In Thana Krishna Nagar, late evening, a 13-year-old was shot dead in an accidental fire while he was at a friend's birthday party," said DCP Agarwal.

The minor allegedly used a revolver to shoot Umaiz. The revolver was registered under the accused's father.

We are not disclosing the identities of both the minor and his parents for securit...