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Khushboo Patani Urges Girls to Carry Air Pistols
Khushboo Patani made a video about using an air pistol for self-defence.
She said girls should not depend entirely on others for protection.
She explained that the pistol uses CO2 to push out pellets.
She said people should learn how to use one safely before buying it.
She advised buyers to visit local dealers and shooting ranges.
She also said an air pistol should never be treated as a toy.
Her video came after an incident in Jamui, Bihar.
In that incident, two students were allegedly attacked after being stopped by a group.
Police have arrested five suspects and started an investigation.
Former Indian Army officer Khushboo Patani urged girls to consider air pistols for self-defence after the Jamui incident.
She demonstrated an air pistol on Instagram and recommended professional training at a local shooting range.
Khushboo said air pistols use CO2 to propel pellets and can cost approximately Rs 60,000-70,000.
She advised buyers to purchase from local dealers, choose a manageable weapon, and use it only in extreme self-defence situations.
Police have arrested five suspects in the Jamui case, which involved the alleged assault of two tenth-grade students.
- Who
- Khushboo Patani, a former Indian Army officer and sister of actress Disha Patani, issued the advice; police are investigating the Jamui incident.
- What
- Khushboo urged girls to consider carrying air pistols for responsible self-defence and recommended professional training.
- Where
- The advice was posted on Instagram, and the reported incident occurred in Jamui, Bihar.
- When
- Khushboo posted the video on Sunday; the Jamui incident reportedly occurred on September 19.
- Why
- She said the advice followed the reported assault and sexual assault of two tenth-grade students in Jamui.
Key facts
- Person giving advice
- Khushboo Patani
- Suggested equipment
- CO2-powered air pistol
- Approximate cost cited
- Rs 60,000-70,000
- Training recommendation
- Learn at a local shooting range and seek professional instruction
- Incident location
- Jamui, Bihar
- Arrests reported
- Five suspects, including the prime accused
- Legal action
- Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act and formed a Special Investigation Team
Quotes
Khushboo Patani
Former Indian Army officer and sister of actress Disha Patani
“You can buy this, keep this with yourself and protect yourself; don’t depend on anyone. Otherwise, what’s happening in India will not end. It costs Rs 60,000-70,000 and it’s good. You can train to use it in your nearby shooting range.”
telegraphindia.com
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