Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Man arrested for firing gun after badminton loss
A man named Kaushik, who is a real estate businessman, got very upset after his badminton team lost a semifinal match.
He had a gun with a valid license, and he fired three shots into the ground because he was frustrated.
No one got hurt, but the police took him into custody.
They are also looking into whether to take away his gun license.
The police are still investigating to make sure they understand everything that happened.
A real estate businessman named Kaushik fired three rounds from his licensed .32 revolver after his team lost a badminton semifinal.
The incident occurred outside the Badminton Academy in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, where the Kurnool Badminton Premier League (KBPL) was taking place.
No one was injured in the firing, and Kaushik was taken into police custody.
Police are considering recommending the cancellation of Kaushik's arms license.
The incident was triggered solely by frustration over the semifinal loss, with no altercation or scuffle reported.
- Who
- Kaushik, a real estate businessman and member of the Ananya franchise
- What
- Fired three rounds from a licensed .32 revolver after a badminton semifinal loss
- When
- Sunday evening, July 27
- Where
- Outside the Badminton Academy in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Out of frustration over his team's defeat in the semifinals
Public Safety Advocates
Gun Rights Supporters
Gun Control
Public Safety Advocates
This incident highlights the need for stricter gun control measures to prevent such occurrences.
Gun Rights Supporters
The individual had a valid license and no one was harmed, showing that responsible gun ownership can coexist with public safety.
- Location
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- July 27
- Weapon Used
- .32 revolver
- Injuries
- None
- Occupation of Suspect
- Real estate businessman
- Tournament
- Kurnool Badminton Premier League (KBPL)
- Team
- Ananya franchise
- Police Action
- Arrest and weapon seizure
