A 13-year-old boy was on Sunday hit by a bullet allegedly fired from a procession organised to celebrate the victory of Trinamool Congress candidate Hamidul Rahaman from Chopra Assembly constituency in Islampur area of the district.
“The incident happened around 2 p.m. when a stray bullet hit Gar Ali, who was standing at the roadside and watching the procession pass near his house. Some locals have alleged that the bullet was fired from the procession,” said a police officer. The family members of Ali first rushed the boy to the Islampur sub-division hospital, but was later on referred to the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for further treatment, the police said.
“We have not received any complaints, but an inquiry is on,” the officer added.
