A Delhi court sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years' imprisonment for culpable homicide in the 2018 celebratory firing death of architect Archana Gupta. The court also imposed compensation of ₹25 lakh and a separate Arms Act sentence
In Gorakhpur, 18-year-old DJ operator Chhotu was killed by a stray bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding procession near Guru Kripa Marriage Hall. Police have detained several individuals and are examining CCTV footage to identify the shooter
Noida Police are searching for an unidentified man seen in a viral video attempting celebratory firing at a Sector 93 wedding. An FIR has been filed, with officers stressing that firearms are banned at social events and venues face action for violations
A 23-year-old man, Rizwan, was killed in illegal celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Bareilly’s Shivpuri village. Shot in the forehead, he later died in hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and searching for those who opened fire
Two minors were killed during pre-wedding celebrations in Etah when a firearm went off, possibly due to celebratory firing. A 12-year-old died on the spot, while a 17-year-old succumbed later. Police are investigating and questioning attendees
The minor victim, Uttam Kumar, was serving water to the guests during dinner when four drunk men came and started firing in the air, according to investigation.
