Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Girl Injured in Palghar Lodge Shooting Ruled Accidental
A teenage girl got hurt from a gunshot at a hotel in Palghar.
At first, her dad thought someone tried to hurt her on purpose.
But, after looking into it, the police said it was an accident.
The person who had the gun is now in jail while police find out where the gun came from.
The police also made a case against the hotel owner.
Basically, the police are still figuring out all the details, but they think it was not done on purpose.
A 17-year-old girl was accidentally shot at a lodge in Palghar, Maharashtra.
Police concluded the shooting was accidental, contradicting initial accusations.
The girl's father initially accused the man of kidnapping and attempted murder.
The accused has been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
Police are investigating the source of the unlicensed pistol and have filed an FIR against the lodge owner.
- Who
- A 17-year-old girl was shot; the accused is in custody, and police are investigating.
- What
- A 17-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 30, with updates reported on June 7.
- Where
- A lodge in the Kelva area of Palghar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police determined the shooting was accidental, not intentional.
Initial Accusation
Police Findings
Intent
Initial Accusation
Initial accusation by the girl's father that the shooting was intentional.
Police Findings
Police conclusion that the shooting was accidental.
- Victim Age
- 17
- Location
- Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Incident Type
- Accidental Shooting
- Accused Status
- In 14-day judicial custody
- Lodge Owner
- Avinash Atmaram Raut (FIR Filed)