The celebratory occasion turned into mourning following the death of the child, identified as Arsh, son of Girivar Gopal Patel.
Police teams have launched a search for the accused, Ajay, who is absconding.
Kadipur circle officer Vinay Gautam said an investigation was underway and necessary proceedings were being initiated to send the body for post-mortem examination. The celebratory occasion turned into mourning following the death of the child, identified as Arsh, son of Girivar Gopal Patel. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the incident.
The incident occurred shortly before the wedding procession was scheduled to leave from Sundar Marriage Lawn in Surapur, Kadipur. LUCKNOW: A five-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding in Futhehri Baneka village under the Kadipur police station area of Sultanpur district on Sunday evening.
The child collapsed after being hit, triggering panic among the wedding guests. Family members rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kadipur. The news of the child’s death plunged the family into grief, with relatives inconsolable over the tragedy.