Shimla, April 27 -- A 26-year-old woman was killed in an alleged celebratory firing incident during a religious function in Chirgaon area of Shimla district.

The incident occurred in Kulgaon village under Chirgaon police station where a large number of people had gathered to attend a function related to the consecration of a newly constructed temple on Sunday.

According to police, the incident took place in Kulgaon village where a large number of people had gathered to attend festivities marking the consecration of a newly constructed temple.

Initial reports state that a youth allegedly opened fire during the celebrations and a stray bullet struck the woman, identified as 26-year Ritika, a resident of Chirgaon area. She sustained critica...