MP: Three booked for cutting birthday cake with illegal pistol in Bhind
Bhind, Nov 20: An offence was registered against a village sarpanch and two others for allegedly cutting a cake with a country-made pistol during a birthday celebration in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district and live streaming it on social media, police said on Sunday.
The alleged incident took place in Gona Haridaspura village on November 16, sub-divisional officer of police (SDOP) Arvind Shah said.
The village sarpanch allegedly live streamed the celebrations on Facebook while cutting the cake with an illegal country-made pistol, the official said.
An offence was registered under relevant provisions of the Arms Act against the three accused, he said, adding that the illegal weapon and two cartridges were seized from them.
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Congress’ Samarth Shamanur wins Davangere South by-election
Davangere: Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur has emerged victorious in the Davangere South constituency, a seat that witnessed intense competition between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. An official announcement is awaited.
The Congress has regained the constituency, while BJP candidate Srinivas Dasakariappa put up a strong fight but was defeated.
The by-election was held following the death of sitting Shamanuru Shivashankarappa. Despite internal ticket-related confusion and dissatisfaction among sections of the minority community, the Congress managed to secure the seat.
