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Topic: firing

A blaze, a ‘missing’ report & no closure. Ghost of 1986 Nakodar killings returns to Punjab

On 4 Feb 1986, four were killed when police fired at AISSF members protesting against desecration of Guru Granth Sahib. For yrs, govt action taken in this episode remains unknown.

Kuki woman killed in ‘crossfire’ in Manipur chose to stay back even at peak of conflict, says niece

The woman was killed in ‘crossfire’ in Churachandpur amid search operation by security forces in response to a Meitei man suffering bullet injury in a nearby village.

Delhi man injured after being shot by neighbours, assaulted later

The motive behind the attack which took place in Roop Nagar is yet to be ascertained. The victim, Chetan was taken to a hospital with bullet and assault injuries.

40-year-old man, his teenage nephew shot dead in Delhi’s Shahdara during Diwali celebrations

Akash Sharma’s 10-year-old son Krish, who was standing nearby, was also hit by bullets and sustained injuries. Police said it seem to be a case of personal enmity.

Shots fired outside singer AP Dhillon’s home in Canada, gangster Rohit Godara claims responsibility

Firing done because Dhillon featured Salman Khan in music video, claims Godara of Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Bollywood actor is a target ever since blackbuck hunting case in late 90s.

Shootout in GTB hospital was a result of mistaken identity, gang rivalry, say Delhi Police

In aftermath of GTB hospital shootout, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj says metal detectors & armed guards will be deployed at all emergency entries of state-run hospitals.

MMA fighter & regional official’s relatives among gunmen involved in Russia’s Dagestan attack

Gunmen targeted multiple places of worship and engaged in a confrontation at a police traffic stop in these cities within the Muslim-majority republic, killing at least 19 people.

Delhi man shot dead in ‘Burger King’ Rajouri Garden outlet

Three unidentified assailants opened fire on the man in J block of Rajouri Garden. He received multiple bullet injuries and was declared dead by doctors in the hospital.

6 arrests, Rohit Godara named — Mumbai Police tighten net in Salman Khan firing case

All have been slapped with the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

Rafiq Choudhary, 5th accused in Salman Khan house firing incident, did recce of 2 more actors’ homes

Mumbai Crime Branch says Choudhary had done a recce of Salman Khan’s apartment building on 12 April & sent a video of it to Anmol Vishnoi, who played a key role in motivating shooters.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.