Patna, August 1: In a troubling incident in Supaul district, Bihar, a five-year-old nursery student brought a gun to school and accidentally fired at a Class 3 student on Wednesday, July 31st. The young boy has been taken into police custody for further investigation. During questioning, when asked about his future aspirations, he expressed a desire to become a police inspector. This response shocks the officials. The child seems unaware of the serious consequences of his actions.

St. John's Boarding School's student carried the gun to the school and unintentionally fired it at class 3 students at the assembly ground. However, it didn't do much damage to the victim. Authorities are investigating how the boy came into possession of the firearm and managed to bring it to the private school in the Lalpatti area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Triveniganj police station in Supaul district. Bihar: 5-Year-Old Nursery Boy Carries Gun in Bag to School, Shoots Class 3 Student in Supaul; Victim Survives by Ducking at Right Moment.

Currently, the 5-year-old is being held in a secure area at the local police station. Despite the seriousness of the incident, the child seems oblivious to the gravity of the situation, seen idly swinging his legs on a chair. Authorities intend to present him in juvenile court before his release. Bihar School Firing Incident: 8-Year-Old Boy Sustains Gunshot Injury During Firing Inside School Campus in Supaul, Weapon Found Inside Nursery Student’s Bag; Probe On.

Further, when asked about his future aspirations, the boy innocently replied that he wanted to become an inspector, reflecting his naive understanding of the events. The police are currently looking for the child's father, Mukesh Yadav, who is absconding.

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