Jungpura Accidental Firing Case: Woman Dies, Forensic Team Examines Scene
A 37-year-old woman, identified in media reports as Sumati, died after sustaining a gunshot injury at her residence in the Pant Nagar/JJ Cluster area of Jungpura in Southeast Delhi. She was taken to Moolchand Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead, according to police sources cited in multiple media reports.
Authorities from Delhi Police responded to a PCR call received at approximately 10:39 pm from the hospital regarding a woman admitted with a firearm injury.
Incident Details Reported
According to published media reports:
- The victim sustained a gunshot injury inside her residence.
- Her 18-year-old son, identified as Tarun, was allegedly handling an illegal country-made pistol at the time of the incident.
- Police stated that the firearm discharged during handling.
- The woman was immediately taken to Moolchand Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.
- The accused was arrested following the incident.
During questioning, the accused reportedly led police to a nearby drain where the firearm had been discarded. The weapon was subsequently recovered and seized as case property.
An FIR has been registered under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with relevant provisions of the Arms Act. The investigation remains ongoing, including efforts to identify the source of the illegal weapon.
Forensic Team Called to the Scene
Media coverage confirms that a forensic team was summoned to the residence as part of the investigation.
The forensic team’s reported actions included:
- Visiting and processing the crime scene.
- Collecting and preserving physical evidence.
- Documenting the scene as per investigative protocol.
- Assisting police with evidentiary handling following recovery of the firearm.
No official forensic laboratory findings have been released at this stage.
Investigation Status
- Accused arrested.
- Firearm recovered.
- FIR registered.
- Forensic team attended the scene.
- Investigation ongoing.
Editorial Note
This report is based strictly on information published by national and local media outlets and statements attributed to police officials. No independent forensic conclusions or speculative reconstruction have been included. Updates will be published once official forensic or post-mortem findings are released.
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