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Drunk Man Fires Pistol at Dussehra Fair
27 Oct
Summary
- A man fired a pistol in the air while intoxicated.
- The incident occurred at a crowded Dussehra fair.
- Police registered a case under the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A resident of Janta Nagar has been charged after firing a pistol in the air at a crowded Dussehra fair near Pratap Chowk on October 19. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 pm, involved Gurkirat Singh discharging a firearm while intoxicated.
Visitors at the fair attempted to intervene when Gurkirat Singh began firing, but he fled the scene. The complainant highlighted that the firing at a public gathering posed a serious threat to the safety of attendees and disrupted public order.
Following an investigation, the Division Number 6 police registered an FIR against the accused. The case has been filed under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to endangering life or personal safety, and Sections 25, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act.
