Kaushambi,

April 27 (HS): A man has been detained for allegedly engaging in celebratory

gunfire during a ceremony in Kaushambi district, and a licensed gun and

ammunition have been taken from his possession, authorities said Monday. Satyanarayan

Prajapat, Superintendent of Police, stated that a video of the celebratory

gunfire in Jajouli hamlet went viral on social media Sunday. Taking note of the

video, he asked the local police to investigate and take the appropriate

measures. During the inquiry, authorities discovered that the video was filmed

on April 24 during a 'janeu' (holy thread) ceremony for the accused's son,

Gulab Chand, a resident of Jajouli village. According to the officer, the

accused fired into the air during the ceremony.

Police

located and seized the licensed 12-bore rifle used in the shooting, as well as

two empty cartridges and 14 live rounds. A complaint has been filed at the

Paschim Sharira police station under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya

Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, he stated. Police said the accused was

apprehended and that additional judicial actions are pending.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi