Teenager shoots friend for asking to return his smartwatch in RYK

A teenage boy opened fire and seriously injured his friend in Rahim Yar Khan, it emerged on Saturday. The incident occurred after the victim asked the accused to return his smartwatch.

According to the police, a 17-year-old youth named Salahuddin had temporarily lent a smartwatch to a friend. When he asked for its return, the accused opened fire.

Salahuddin’s friend seriously injured him and then fled  the scene.

The police registered a first information report (FIR) on a complaint filed by the victim's father. Meanwhile, Salahuddin was transported to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in critical condition.

Police obtained CCTV footage of the incident and initiated a search for the accused.

The easy access to firearms and the irresponsible handling of weapons continue to pose a serious threat and raise concerns about the increasing frequency of such tragic incidents.

In October , an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot his mother in the chest while playing with a gun in the lower mall area of Lahore, it emerged on Friday. 

A first information report (FIR) was registered by local police following the incident.

The details in the police complaint revealed that the minor suspect identified as Zulqurnain was playing with a pistol at home when it misfired.

The bullet struck the 33-year-old mother, Asma, in the chest, causing serious injuries.

Despite being rushed to the hospital, Asma succumbed to her injuries and her body was transferred to the morgue.