Araria, July 6 -- A 10-year-old boy was shot dead and his father injured after unidentified attackers opened fire on them while they were sleeping in Bihar's Araria district, as per the police.

According to ASP Ram Pukar Singh, the bullet hit the child's head and then struck his father's hand.

Police suspect the incident may be linked to a family dispute.

Speaking to ANI, ASP Araria Ram Pukar Singh said, "We got the information that the father and son who were sleeping together were shot. The 10-year-old child was shot in the head, and the same bullet went through his head and hit his father's hand... At first glance, this case seems to have been done by close people or due to a family dispute... Till now, the victim has not said anyth...