Sub-Inspector's 'accidental encounter' claims a 55-year-old woman's life in Aligarh

A distressing incident unfolded at the Aligarh police station in Uttar Pradesh as a 55-year-old woman seeking passport verification became the unintended victim of an accidental shooting by a Sub-Inspector on Friday (Dec 8). The tragic episode, captured on CCTV, has gained widespread attention on social media, depicting the moment when the woman was shot in the head while the police officer was handling his pistol. Unfortunately, the latest update, more than five days after the incident, reveals that the victim, initially in critical condition, has succumbed to her injuries.

In response to the tragic incident, the accused police officer was promptly suspended, and a criminal case was registered against him. Despite concerted efforts, the accused Sub-Inspector, identified as Manoj Sharma, remains at large, eluding the police's attempts to locate him. 

The CCTV footage capturing the incident reveals the woman's arrival at the police station for passport verification. Standing near a desk, she becomes an unfortunate victim when Sub-Inspector Manoj Sharma, while cleaning his pistol, accidentally fires the weapon. The bullet strikes the woman's head, causing her to collapse. She was immediately rushed to the JN Medical College for urgent medical attention. She underwent a surgery and remained in a critical condition further and eventually dies.

#Aligarh: Ishrat (55) was visiting the police station for Passport verification and awaiting her turn when she was hit by a bullet in her head missfired by a cop who was cocking a gun in Aligarh, UP, the accident took place around 2:50 pm today.

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— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) December 8, 2023