Kaushambi (UP), Apr 27 (PTI) A man has been arrested for allegedly indulging in celebratory firing during a function in Kaushambi district, and a licensed firearm and ammunition have been seized from his possession, officials said on Monday.
Superintendent of Police Satyanarayan Prajapat said a video of the celebratory firing in Jajouli village had gone viral on social media on Sunday.
Taking cognisance of the video, he directed the local police to probe the matter and take necessary action.
During investigation, police found that the video was recorded on April 24 during a ‘janeu’ (sacred thread) ceremony organised for the son of the accused, identified as Gulab Chand, a resident of Jajouli village.
The officer said the accused had opened fire in the air during the ceremony.
Police recovered and seized a licensed 12-bore gun used in the firing along with two empty cartridges and 14 live cartridges.
A case has been registered at Paschim Sharira police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, he said.
The accused was arrested on Sunday and further legal proceedings are underway, police added. PTI COR ABN ABN DV DV
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