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President’s Bodyguard Gunned Down in Head Amid Diwali Firecracker Clash in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ News18
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:36 PM
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A member of the President's Bodyguard was shot in the head after a firecracker‑related clash turned violent in Uttar Pradesh during Diwali celebrations.
Uttar Pradesh police reported that a scuffle over firecrackers erupted into gunfire on the night of Diwali, leaving a member of the President's Bodyguard with a bullet wound to the head. The incident occurred in an unnamed locality of the state, where rival groups were reportedly exchanging firecrackers when shots were fired.
Emergency services rushed the injured security personnel to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed a head injury but said the victim was in stable condition. The bodyguard, who was on duty as part of the President's security detail, was identified only as a senior operative.
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, sealing the area and registering a FIR for unlawful discharge of firearms. Senior police officials condemned the act, urging the public to refrain from using illegal firecrackers that can provoke violence.
The state government has also announced a review of existing firecracker regulations ahead of the festive season, emphasizing stricter enforcement to prevent similar incidents.
Emergency services rushed the injured security personnel to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed a head injury but said the victim was in stable condition. The bodyguard, who was on duty as part of the President's security detail, was identified only as a senior operative.
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, sealing the area and registering a FIR for unlawful discharge of firearms. Senior police officials condemned the act, urging the public to refrain from using illegal firecrackers that can provoke violence.
The state government has also announced a review of existing firecracker regulations ahead of the festive season, emphasizing stricter enforcement to prevent similar incidents.