Archive · 13 Aug 2025
15 Booked After Viral Video Shows Gunfire at Festival
In Gwalior, India, a video showed people shooting guns in the air during a festival called Matki Phod, which is against the rules.
Police saw the video and took action.
They identified 15 people who were shooting during Raksha Bandhan.
The police will find the people involved and take away their gun licenses.
Despite warnings, some people still shoot guns to celebrate, even though it can be dangerous.
Gwalior police booked 15 people after a video showed celebratory firing during a Matki Phod competition.
The incident occurred in Itayal village during the Raksha Bandhan festival.
Multiple participants fired over 50 shots into the air.
Celebratory firing is banned by the district administration.
Police are searching for the accused and will cancel the firearms licenses.
- Who
- 15 people identified in the video.
- What
- Celebratory firing during Matki Phod competition.
- When
- During Raksha Bandhan festival.
- Where
- Itayal village, Gwalior, India.
- Why
- To celebrate and compete for prizes.
Authorities
Villagers
Firing Ban
Authorities
Celebratory firing is a violation of the ban in the district and is illegal.
Villagers
Villagers view this as tradition.
- Location
- Itayal village, Gwalior, India
- Incident
- Celebratory firing during Matki Phod
- Festival
- Raksha Bandhan
- People Booked
- 15
- Action
- Licenses to be cancelled