A joyous occasion in Mohanpur village, Uttar Pradesh, devolved into a shocking tragedy when a man was fatally shot at his own child’s naming ceremony. Police reported on Friday, September 26, 2025, that the village headman, Sukhdev, allegedly opened fire after being excluded from the celebrations.
The distressing incident unfolded late Thursday night, September 25, 2025. Avneesh Kumar, 23, was hosting a celebratory feast to mark his son’s naming when Sukhdev, 48, reportedly arrived uninvited and began firing a weapon. According to police sources, two shots were discharged.
Tragically, one of the bullets struck Avneesh. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Dwivedi confirmed to reporters.
Amidst the immediate pandemonium, family members and guests at the ceremony managed to subdue Sukhdev, subjecting him to a severe beating. The officer stated that Sukhdev sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized, with his condition reported as critical.
Authorities have initiated a post-mortem examination of the victim’s body. A thorough search is also underway to locate the firearm used in this heinous crime, SP Dwivedi added.