Bulandshahr: 8-Year-Old in Coma After Wedding Shooting; Father-Son Hunt On
Celebratory gunfire leaves a child in coma; accused father and son flee.
Top Summary
- What happened: An 8-year-old boy, Reyansh Verma, is in a coma after being struck by a stray bullet during celebratory wedding gunfire in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why it matters: The incident highlights the dangers of celebratory gunfire and the lack of accountability, sparking outrage and demands for justice.
- What changes for people: The community is demanding stricter enforcement of gun control laws and immediate arrest of the accused.
- Who is affected: Reyansh Verma and his family are directly affected, along with the local community shaken by the incident.
Tragedy Strikes Bulandshahr Wedding
A wedding celebration in Bulandshahr turned tragic on February 19 when 8-year-old Reyansh Verma was struck by a stray bullet. The incident occurred in the Sarraf Bazar area, Sunaar Wali Gali, under Nagar Kotwali police station limits.
Reyansh, the only son of Himanshu Soni, was playing on a neighbor's roof when the bullet tore through his jaw. He is currently in a coma and battling for his life at Fortis Hospital, Noida.
Celebratory Firing Gone Wrong
The incident occurred during pre-wedding celebrations at the house of Robin Verma, whose daughter was scheduled to marry on February 20. Robin's 16-year-old son, Krishna Verma, allegedly fired his father's licensed pistol into the air.
Eyewitnesses reported that Robin Verma allegedly encouraged Krishna to continue firing, despite warnings from locals about the danger. One of the bullets struck Reyansh around 5:30 PM.
Accused on the Run
The father-son duo, Robin and Krishna Verma, are currently on the run. Police have launched a massive manhunt to apprehend them. Their house was found locked and decorated for the wedding.
An FIR has been registered based on a complaint by Reyansh’s father. Police have seized the licensed pistol used in the firing and collected CCTV footage.
Family Demands Justice
Reyansh's uncle, Sanskar Verma, alleges that Krishna Verma is older than 16 and was born in 2007. The family demands strict action, cancellation of Robin Verma's gun license, and the immediate arrest of both father and son.
"We demand strict action and immediate arrest," said Sanskar Verma, uncle of the victim.
Police Investigation Ongoing
- Police have registered an FIR.
- CCTV footage and video evidence have been collected.
- The licensed pistol has been seized.
- Manhunt is underway for the accused.
What to Watch Next
The police investigation is ongoing, and the focus remains on apprehending Robin and Krishna Verma. The community awaits updates on Reyansh's condition and demands justice for the victim and his family.