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Crime
Man shot in head over firecracker row in Uttar Pradesh after posting photo with Rashtrapati security
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:32 AM
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A man who posted a picture with Rashtrapati Bhawan security personnel was shot in the head during a firecracker dispute in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
A resident of Uttar Pradesh was shot in the head after a quarrel over firecrackers, police said. The victim had earlier posted a photograph online showing himself alongside Rashtrapati Bhawan security personnel.
Law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and detained the alleged shooter. Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting stemmed from a heated argument about the use of firecrackers, a common source of tension during festive periods.
Officials emphasized that the security personnel from Rashtrapati Bhawan were not involved in the altercation and are cooperating with the investigation. The case is being treated as a criminal offence, and a detailed inquiry is underway.
The incident has prompted local authorities to urge the public to observe safety norms and avoid confrontations over fireworks, especially as celebrations approach.
Law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and detained the alleged shooter. Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting stemmed from a heated argument about the use of firecrackers, a common source of tension during festive periods.
Officials emphasized that the security personnel from Rashtrapati Bhawan were not involved in the altercation and are cooperating with the investigation. The case is being treated as a criminal offence, and a detailed inquiry is underway.
The incident has prompted local authorities to urge the public to observe safety norms and avoid confrontations over fireworks, especially as celebrations approach.