Chhattisgarh: Police seize weapons from panchayat official, son after celebratory firing at wedding
Janjgir-Champa (PTI): Police have seized the licensed weapons of a panchayat office-bearer and his son in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district after a video surfaced of celebratory firing at the latter's marriage function, an official said.
The incident took place in Rasota village under Pamgarh police station limits on February 12.
After a video of the celebratory firing during the marriage function went viral on social media platforms, Pamgarh station house officer (SHO) was directed to conduct a probe into it and take action, Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Soni said.
Based on the statements of eyewitnesses and findings surfaced during investigation, it came to light that terms and condition of the weapon licence were violated by the license holders, he said.
As a preventive measure, the police subsequently seized the licensed pistols of district panchayat vice president Raghvendra Pratap Singh and his son Shantanu Singh along with around 50 bullets and two empty shells, the official said.
Based on the probe into the matter, a report was forwarded to the district collector with a recommendation for suspension of the weapon licenses and their confiscation, the police said.
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Karwar: Businessman killed in house break-in; Wife critically injured
Karwar: In a violent attack early today, a businessman was killed and his wife seriously injured after intruders broke into their house in Hanakona village, Karwar taluk.
The victim, identified as 54-year-old Vinayak Nayka, died on the spot. His wife, Vaishali, sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to the Karwar district hospital for treatment.
Originally from Hanakona, the couple resided in Pune, where they were involved in industrial activities. They had returned to their hometown for the Sateri Devi Jatra in Panakona and were staying in a house there when the attack occurred.
The motive behind the attack, whether related to a personal dispute or a robbery, is still under investigation. The Chittakula police have launched an inquiry, with assistance from a dog squad and fingerprint experts who arrived at the scene.
