In a startling turn of events on July 31, a five-year-old boy in Bihar carried a handgun to school and accidentally shot a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in Supaul district, involved a nursery student who had concealed the firearm in his school bag.
According to Superintendent of Police Shaishav Yadav, the weapon discharged, hitting a 10-year-old boy in the arm. Both students attended the same school, with the injured child being a Class 3 student.
The police have responded by urging schools across the district to implement rigorous bag checks to prevent such incidents. The event has stirred considerable concern among parents and guardians, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in schools.
