New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) A woman was injured after a bullet struck her during a celebratory firing that allegedly occurred at a wedding ceremony in the Dayalpur area of Delhi, police said on Sunday.
The incident happened on the night of April 11 when an unidentified man allegedly fired into the air during a marriage function, they said.
According to the police, the woman was watching the function from the balcony of her house when she was hit by the bullet. She was immediately rushed to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital by her husband, where she is undergoing treatment.
A PCR call regarding the incident was received late in the evening, following which a police team reached the spot and initiated an inquiry.
“The injured woman had already been shifted to GTB Hospital by her husband before the police team arrived. The crime and forensic teams inspected the scene and collected evidence,” a police officer said.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act at Dayalpur police station, police said.
“Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the person responsible for the firing. Teams have been deployed, and nearby CCTV footage is being examined,” the officer added.
Police said they are also questioning witnesses and people present at the marriage function to ascertain the sequence of events and identify the accused. PTI BM MPL MPL
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