Bride injured after gunshots fired during wedding

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Bride injured after gunshots fired during wedding

New Delhi - A manhunt is on to nab the shooter, who knew the victim.

By IANS

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Published: Fri 18 Jan 2019, 10:29 AM

Last updated: Fri 18 Jan 2019, 8:13 PM

A 19-year-old bride was injured early on Friday after a bullet fired in a celebratory firing hit her ankle during her marriage ceremony in India, a police officer said.
The incident occurred at 12.45am when Pooja was standing on the stage for the "jai mala" ceremony in Shakarpur Community Centre.
The perpetrator was identified as Rinku, a resident of Geeta Colony, who fired the shot and Pooja collapsed on the stage, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Singh said.
A manhunt is on to nab Rinku, who knew the victim, he said.
The bride was rushed to a nearby hospital. She is out of danger, Singh added.


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