Minor shot dead by CISF officer in Shahdara, probe on

A 17-year-old boy lost his life after being allegedly shot by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer near a community centre at the DDA Market in Mansarovar Park in Delhi’s Shahdara on Friday evening, police said. Police said the accused is currently posted as a head constable in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur.

The incident happened while a wedding procession was taken out and celebrations were underway, police said.

According to the police, a call was received from a local resident regarding the incident. A team reached the spot. Initial enquiry revealed that the victim was shot during an altercation.

The minor was rushed to Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.