Fifteen-year-old
Ramandeep Singh was posing with his father's .32 caliber pistol on
Friday evening when he accidentally pulled the trigger, according to Manoj
Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Police in Pathankot, Punjab state.
The safety catch wasn't on, police said.
Singh was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery but died of his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
Statistics released earlier this year put India top of the list for selfie-related deaths.
Of 49 fatalities over three years worldwide, India accounted for 19 -- nearly 40% of the global total.
Police
are instructed to step in if they see anyone attempting to take selfies
in high-risk locations, including the seafront, a popular area for
young people carrying selfie sticks.
Other countries including Russia are also taking action. Authorities
there released a brochure after a spate of fatal accidents. It includes
one graphic that reminds readers that "selfie with weapons can kill
you."