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Azamgarh shooting death toll rises to five; orphaned siblings to be adopted
A child injured in the Azamgarh shooting incident has succumbed to his wounds, bringing the total fatalities to five. Two surviving sisters have been discharged from hospital and will be adopted by the district's senior police official.
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The death toll from the shooting incident in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district has climbed to five following the death of an injured boy undergoing treatment at the district hospital on Wednesday. The child, who had sustained facial injuries in the incident, was unable to recover despite medical intervention, according to Senior Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar.
The boy's death adds to the mounting casualties from the shooting, which has sent shockwaves through the district. Efforts are underway to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
In a humanitarian gesture, two young sisters who survived the shooting have been discharged from hospital care. The siblings, now orphaned by the incident, will be adopted by Senior Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar, ensuring they receive support and care during this difficult period.
The incident has prompted heightened security measures in the area as authorities intensify their investigation into the matter.