Etawah: A man accidentally shot and killed his mother in a village in Uttar Pradesh using a country-made pistol while he was allegedly drunk, informed police.
According to Circle officer Vijay Singh, the incident happened on Saturday July 9 in the village of Nagla Mardan in the Chauvia area.
The deceased has been identified as Urmila Devi (60). Shivpratap, who was reportedly drunk, started firing in the air with his pistol and shot his mother, said police.
Urmila Devi died on the spot.
The accused reportedly fled the scene following the incident.
Police are looking for the accused and further investigation is on.