Youth fires in air from countrymade pistol, locals demand investigation

BAGALKOT: A youth fired in the air from a countrymade pistol at Terdal in Rabkavi taluk on Wednesday night. The youth, identified as Mohan Gadagi, shot a round in the air near his house, but no one was hurt.

Following the incident questions are being raised as to how a countrymade pistol came to Terdal and suspicions are being raised whether the youth’s father Shanmuka Gadadi is into illegal sale of countrymade guns.

The incident occurred in Terdal police limits and locals have demanded a proper investigation into the incident. Bagalkot Superintendent of Police said a case has been registered in connection with the incident and further investigation is under way.