Delhi Police arrests a youth who fired in a spat during birthday celebrations injuring three children in Seelampur

New Delhi, August 9

The Delhi Police arrested a youth who allegedly fired from his pistol and injured three children in Seelmapur area of North East Delhi. 

The police identified the accused as Amir (22), a labourer residing in the area. 

According to the police, the police received a called firing incident in which three children, aged 7-13, year, were injured in slum colony in Seelampur. The children were rushed to JPC Hospital by local residents and their parents.

The incident had occurred during the birthday celebration of the child of a man named Qutbuddin.

The police received a complaint from a resident identified as Wasim who told police that he had argued with the accused after he had scolded the children playing in the street and told them to leave while holding a pistol. 

Amir had then allegedly fired but the bullet misfired and injured the children. 

The police later traced Amir who had fled from the spot near GT main road. The police seized a semi-automatic pistol and two live cartridges from him. 

He has been previously been involved in an alleged case of wrongful restraint and voluntary hurt in Seelampur, said officials. 

The police said a case had been filed under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Arms Act Sections 25 (punishment for offences) and 27 (punishment for using arms etc.).