DJ Venkatesh
Kadamtala, Aug 30: A 12 year old resident of Kadamtala while using an Airgun for killing a snake, today shot another minor boy 15 year old. The Airgun pellet, reportedly hit near chest of the boy, who was going to meet his brother.
Immediately the boy was rushed to PHC Kadamtala from where later, he was referred to GB Pant Hospital at Port Blair. Till last report poured in the bullet could not be found.
Meanwhile, as per report rampant use of Airguns is not only posing threat to public, especially children but also has become a major threat for endangered birds. In various part of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Airguns are being openly used for hunting birds.
Now people of these Islands are demanding immediate review of law relating to purchase and use of Airguns in these Islands for the safety of people and birds. Wildlife lovers are demanding total ban on import of Airguns in these Islands.
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