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Crime
Key Accused Arrested in Sisupalgarh Celebratory Firing Death Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:28 AM
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Police have taken into custody the principal suspect in the death caused by a celebratory firing at Sisupalgarh, Odisha.
The Odisha police announced that the main accused in the fatal celebratory firing incident at Sisupalgarh has been arrested. The suspect was apprehended following a series of inquiries that linked him to the illegal discharge of firearms during a local celebration, which resulted in a civilian's death.
Investigators said the incident occurred when a group fired weapons into the air, a practice that is illegal under the Arms Act. The stray bullet struck a by‑stander, leading to fatal injuries. The police have now secured the accused for further questioning and have filed a charge sheet under relevant sections of the criminal law.
Authorities emphasized that celebratory firing poses a serious public safety risk and warned that strict action will be taken against anyone violating the law. The case will be forwarded to the district court for trial, and the victim's family has been informed of the developments.
Investigators said the incident occurred when a group fired weapons into the air, a practice that is illegal under the Arms Act. The stray bullet struck a by‑stander, leading to fatal injuries. The police have now secured the accused for further questioning and have filed a charge sheet under relevant sections of the criminal law.
Authorities emphasized that celebratory firing poses a serious public safety risk and warned that strict action will be taken against anyone violating the law. The case will be forwarded to the district court for trial, and the victim's family has been informed of the developments.