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Crime
12-year-old boy in Tripura injured by bullet while playing, police say
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:37 AM
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A 12-year-old boy sustained a bullet injury while playing in Tripura, according to police.
Police reported that the boy was injured when a bullet struck him while he was playing in an open area. The incident prompted an immediate response from local authorities who rushed the child to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officers have registered a case and are investigating the source of the bullet, examining whether it was from celebratory firing, negligence, or any other cause. They are collecting evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses.
Medical staff said the boy is receiving appropriate care and his condition is being monitored. No further details about his health have been disclosed by the hospital.
Police have appealed to residents of the area to share any information that could help identify how the bullet was fired, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward.
Officers have registered a case and are investigating the source of the bullet, examining whether it was from celebratory firing, negligence, or any other cause. They are collecting evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses.
Medical staff said the boy is receiving appropriate care and his condition is being monitored. No further details about his health have been disclosed by the hospital.
Police have appealed to residents of the area to share any information that could help identify how the bullet was fired, urging anyone with relevant details to come forward.