Boy killed by stray bullet during birthday party

Bijnor: A 10-year-old boy was killed when a stray bullet struck him during a fight at a birthday party here, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place on Friday when the boy, Junaid, was attending the birthday celebrations of Arman, son of Ikram.

A quarrel broke out among Aaquib, Imran, and Wasi at the party.

A gun was fired as the quarrel escalated into a fight. The stray bullet hit Junaid, killing him, police said.

A case has been registered and a manhunt for the accused is on, they said.