Realtor fires three rounds after his team loses badminton match in Kurnool
A realtor in Kurnool was taken into custody after firing three rounds from his licensed revolver following his team's loss in a local badminton tournament. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused significant public panic.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding the misuse of licensed firearms and the need for stricter oversight of weapon permits.
A realtor fired three rounds from his licensed weapon after his team lost in a badminton tournament in Kurnool on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night.
According to Kurnool Deputy Superintendent of Police Raghavendra, the Kurnool Badminton Premier League had been under way at the Badminton Academy in the city for the past four weeks. “On Sunday morning, realtor Kaushik’s team lost in the semi-finals. Mr. Kaushik reached the Academy on Sunday evening around 7 p.m. and opened fire. He fired two rounds in the air and another round into the ground,” the DSP said.
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