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This Article is From Jan 08, 2018

Boy Dies After Being Hit By Sword At Engagement Function

The sword accidentally hit Hameed, who was also dancing at the event.

Boy Dies After Being Hit By Sword At Engagement Function
The police have registered a case under IPC section 304 Part II against Junaid.
Hyderabad: A 15-year-old boy died after he was accidentally hit by a sword during an engagement function in Hyderabad, police said today.

The incident took place last week under Raidurgam police station limits, said Police Inspector M Ram Babu. The deceased has been identified as Hameed, a class 9 student.

"A group of people was dancing on January 5 night at a function organised by Hameed's kin. One of the participants, Junaid, took out a sword and started swinging it in the air.

"The sword accidentally hit Hameed, who was also dancing at the event. He was shifted to a private hospital, where he died on January 6 while undergoing treatment," Ram Babu said.

The police have registered a case under IPC section 304 Part II (non-intentional homicide) against Junaid, the officer said, adding a probe was on.


 

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