8-year-old Reyansh returns home after months of treatment for Bulandshahr celebratory-firing injuries

Eight-year-old Reyansh has returned home after nearly four months of treatment for injuries suffered in a celebratory-firing incident during a wedding procession in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

Republic World reported on June 8, 2026, that the child was discharged after a long hospital stay and is back home in Bulandshahr. The development marks a major recovery milestone in a case that drew attention across local and national media after the February shooting.

From shooting to recovery

The incident took place on February 19, 2026, when celebratory firing during a wedding procession left Reyansh critically injured. Earlier reporting said the child underwent prolonged treatment and at least one major surgery after the attack.

PTI-cited reporting published later said police arrested a man and his minor son in connection with the case.

What is known now

The latest update verifies that Reyansh has been discharged and returned home after months of treatment. Earlier reports had said he was out of danger and scheduled for further surgery, underscoring how serious the injuries were before this recovery milestone.

Some secondary reports have differed on the child’s age and the spelling of his name, but the June 8 update identifies him as 8-year-old Reyansh and says he is home after treatment.