A teenager in India accidentally killed himself while trying to take a selfie, CNN reports.

The youth, 15-year-old Ramandeep Singh wanted to take a picture of himself while holding his father's pistol on Friday, but accidentally pulled the trigger. He was rushed to a hospital but ultimately died of his wounds yesterday (Sunday).

Police say that the safety was not on at the time.

Recently, it was announced that India has suffered the most self-related deaths.