Srinagar, Jun 26: A 16-year-old boy from north Kashmir’s Kupwara district died after allegedly shooting himself with a licensed pistol on Friday afternoon, police said.
The incident occurred at around 3 pm in AnwarabadSalkoot village of Kupwara.
The deceased has been identified as Bhat Fahad, son of Faizul Islam of AnwarabadSalkoot.
According to police, the minor allegedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot injury to the head using a licensed pistol under circumstances that are being investigated.
Family members immediately rushed the injured boy to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kupwara, where doctors provided initial treatment before referring him to the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar, for specialised care. However, despite the efforts of the medical team, Fahad succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Police have registered a case under FIR No 191/2026 at Police Station Kupwara under Section 125(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3, 27 and 30 of the Indian Arms Act.
An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the incident.
Police have not disclosed further details, and the motive behind the alleged self-inflicted shooting remains under investigation.
