Archive · 28 Jan 2026
4 Injured in Celebratory Firing at Mata Pujan Ceremony
In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, four people got hurt when a man named Bhanu Jat shot a gun during a special ceremony called Mata Pujan.
This ceremony was for a family's upcoming wedding.
The man who shot the gun is now hiding, and the police are trying to find him.
The injured people were taken to a nearby hospital.
The family tried to handle the situation privately, but the police got involved after the hospital told them.
The police have started a case against the man who shot the gun.
Four people, including three women, were injured by celebratory firing during a Mata Pujan ceremony in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The incident occurred in the Nayapura locality under Rau police station limits on Monday afternoon.
The accused, Bhanu Jat, fired a .12-bore rifle during the ceremony and is currently evading arrest.
The injured individuals were identified as Munnalal Jat (38), Reena Jat (38), Muskan Jat (20), and Basanti Bai (70).
The police registered a case for attempted culpable homicide under section 108 of the BNS after being alerted by the hospital administration.
- Who
- Four people, including three women, were injured; the accused is Bhanu Jat.
- What
- Celebratory firing during a Mata Pujan ceremony caused injuries.
- When
- Monday afternoon.
- Where
- Nayapura locality under Rau police station limits, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The firing was part of celebratory activities during a Mata Pujan ceremony for an upcoming wedding.
- Location
- Nayapura, Rau police station limits, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Monday afternoon
- Injured Individuals
- Munnalal Jat (38), Reena Jat (38), Muskan Jat (20), Basanti Bai (70)
- Accused
- Bhanu Jat (relative from Agar Malwa)
- Weapon Used
- .12-bore rifle
- Legal Action
- Case registered for attempted culpable homicide under section 108 of the BNS