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Crime
Taliban‑style firing and note‑throwing at Sheikh’s Dubai‑return welcome in Jhirnya, Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 12:02 PM
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A celebration in Jhirnya village turned violent when masked gunmen fired shots and tossed paper notes as a Sheikh returned from Dubai, prompting police to arrest two suspects.
A gathering in Jhirnya, a village in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh, was organised to welcome a Sheikh who had arrived from Dubai. The event, which drew a sizable local crowd, featured traditional fanfare but took an alarming turn when gunfire was heard.
Video footage that quickly went viral showed a man in a black mask discharging a firearm in a style described by onlookers as "Taliban‑like". Simultaneously, paper notes were thrown into the air, adding to the chaotic scene. The incident sparked immediate concern among residents and authorities.
Local police responded promptly, securing the area and reviewing the viral video. Within hours, two individuals suspected of participating in the firing were taken into custody. The investigation continues to determine the motive behind the violent display during what was meant to be a celebratory welcome.
Video footage that quickly went viral showed a man in a black mask discharging a firearm in a style described by onlookers as "Taliban‑like". Simultaneously, paper notes were thrown into the air, adding to the chaotic scene. The incident sparked immediate concern among residents and authorities.
Local police responded promptly, securing the area and reviewing the viral video. Within hours, two individuals suspected of participating in the firing were taken into custody. The investigation continues to determine the motive behind the violent display during what was meant to be a celebratory welcome.