Man posted with Rashtrapati Bhawan security shot in head over firecracker row in UP
A security guard for the Indian President's residence was shot in the head during a dispute over firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered an attempt to murder case against two neighbors, while the victim remains in stable condition.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing issues with localized violence and firearm regulation in rural India.
A 26-year-old man, who was deputed with the Rashtrapati Bhawan security, was seriously injured after he was shot in the head during a dispute over bursting firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat on Diwali night, police said. Saurabh Tomar had come home to celebrate Diwali with his family, who live in Gopalpur Khadana. Baghpat Police said they received information about the firing around 10 pm on Sunday. During the preliminary inquiry, police learnt that Saurabh was bursting firecrackers on the road along with his family when two neighbours, brothers Dheeraj and Monu, objected to it and got into an argument with Saurabh’s brother, Vineet, 28. Police said the disagreement soon escalated into violence as Dheeraj allegedly pulled out a country-made pistol and opened fire. The bullet first struck a wall before hitting Saurabh in the head.
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