KOLKATA: A 17-year-old boy was killed by an irate mob in West Bengal's Malda after he opened fire during a clash between two groups.
The incident took place on Wednesday night, and tension prevailed in the area.
It is learnt that on the day of Holi, a quarrel broke out between two groups of boys in the said area. It is alleged that a 17-year-old son of a ration dealer, named Sameer Gupta, opened fire during the quarrel. The gun belonged to his father and was a licensed weapon. A total of four villagers, including a 10-year-old minor, were injured in the firing.
The locals immediately rescued the injured and took them to Malda Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, a crowd assembled in the area to protest against the firing incident. Soon, the crowd turned violent and attacked Sameer Gupta's house.