Tragic Accident or Murder? Morena Gun Incident Claims 7-Year-Old's Life
A night of play turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district. A seven-year-old boy, identified as Rishabh Tomar, lost his life after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head on Saturday night. The incident occurred inside the house where his family lived as tenants.
The Sequence of Events: A Fatal Moment During Play
According to police reports, the victim was playing with the two minor sons of the landlord on the second floor of the house. During their play, the landlord's 14-year-old son reportedly picked up his father's licensed .315 bore rifle. While handling the weapon, it allegedly discharged accidentally. The bullet struck young Rishabh in the head, causing his immediate death.
Hearing the loud gunshot, family members and neighbours rushed upstairs. They discovered the grievous scene of the seven-year-old lying in a pool of blood. Authorities were promptly informed, and the body was sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Conflicting Allegations and Police Investigation
The victim's family, however, has contested the accidental firing narrative. They have filed a police complaint alleging murder. In their statement, they claim that another rifle was used in the firing and was later taken away from the scene, pointing towards a possible cover-up.
Police have seized the licensed rifle in question and are conducting a thorough investigation. The father of the 14-year-old, who works as a private security guard, has been questioned. A critical piece of evidence emerged during the scene inspection: a bullet was found lodged inside a cupboard in the room. This discovery has raised further questions about the exact sequence of events leading to the firing.
To piece together the incident scientifically, a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team has been called in. Their task is to reconstruct the incident and determine the precise circumstances under which the rifle was fired.
A Grim Reminder of Easy Firearm Access
This heartbreaking incident has once again cast a spotlight on the pervasive issue of easy access to licensed firearms in the region. Morena district holds the dubious distinction of having the highest number of licensed weapons in Madhya Pradesh. The case underscores urgent concerns about the safe storage of firearms, especially in households with children, and the potential for such licensed weapons to cause irreversible harm.
As the police investigation continues, the community is left mourning the loss of a young life, with the truth behind that Saturday night still being unearthed.
