Police Recover Loaded Pistol from 10-Year-Old Boy's School Bag in Delhi

In Delhi's Najafgarh, a 10-year-old boy was found with a pistol in his school bag. The weapon, licensed to his deceased father, prompted a police investigation and cancellation of the license.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-08-2024 14:34 IST | Created: 25-08-2024 14:34 IST
Police Recover Loaded Pistol from 10-Year-Old Boy's School Bag in Delhi
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Police in Delhi's Najafgarh area have uncovered a pistol in the school bag of a ten-year-old boy, officials reported on Sunday. The boy had taken the weapon to school when the discovery was made.

The pistol was found by the school authorities, who promptly informed the police. According to the police, the gun is licensed under the name of the boy's father, who passed away a few months prior.

The authorities have initiated the process to cancel the firearm's license, and the incident is currently under investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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