Jehanabad, June 25 -- A 10-year-old boy was killed and another person seriously injured in celebratory firing during a tilak ceremony in Sujatpur village under the Ghosi police station area in Jehanabad district.
Police said here today that the incident took place during the tilak ceremony of Pankaj Kumar, the elder son of Krishna Yadav. The tilak party had arrived from Saren village, and after the rituals were completed, the guests were seen off.
Later, a cultural programme featuring music and dance was being held near a Shiva temple close to the house, where a large number of villagers had gathered. During the event, the groom's younger brother allegedly climbed onto the stage along with some of his associates carrying firearms and bega...