Man brandishes revolver at bouncers, customers after argument at Hyderabad bar
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad after brandishing a revolver at a bar following an argument. The suspect threatened staff and customers before being intercepted by police.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and the illegal possession of firearms in urban nightlife settings.
Man brandishes revolver at bouncers, customers after argument at Hyderabad bar left The revolver seized from Mohammed Shanawaz. By Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/telangana/o6vmq6/article71620903.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-24%20at%2019.33.43.jpeg HYDERABAD A 24-year-old man allegedly brandished a revolver at bouncers and customers after an argument broke out at a bar and restaurant in Somajiguda in the early hours of Saturday (October 24), creating panic among those present. The Panjagutta police booked a case. According to a complaint lodged by 29-year-old Bachu Bunty, a bouncer at Head Quarters Bar & Restaurant, the incident occurred around 12.30 a.m. when a heated argument broke out between customers on the second floor of the establishment. The staff intervened and sent the two groups out of the second floor to prevent the dispute from escalating. One of the men then went to his vehicle parked in the cellar, took out a revolver and attempted to re-enter the restaurant.
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