A Class 11 student was allegedly shot by his classmate using his father's licensed pistol inside a flat in Gurugram Sector 48, police said on Sunday.

According to officials, the bullet became lodged in the victim's neck, leaving him in critical condition.

Police have registered an FIR at the Sadar police station, and two minor students have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Also Read | UK train stabbing rampage: ‘Heroic’ actions of train employee saved lives

Police said they recovered one pistol, two magazines, 70 cartridges, and a bullet shell from the spot.

The incident took place at around 9.30 pm on Saturday. Three classmates were in the accused’s rented flat when a spat occurred, following which one of them allegedly shot another, according to police.

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