This Article is From Apr 12, 2010

Child's play turns tragic; girl shot dead

Dehra Dun: A girl playing with her brother at their home in Dehra Dun had a tragic death when the 10-year-old accidentally fired at his younger sister at Khatima area of Udhamsingh Nagar district.

Eight-year-old Mabiya died on Sunday evening after her brother Danish opened fire from a country-made pistol lying in their house.

The little girl was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared brought dead. Their parents were not at home when the incident took place, police said.

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