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Man dies in celebratory firing at party in Bhubaneswar
A 25-year-old man died in celebratory firing at a late-night party in Bhubaneswar, India, early Thursday.
The party was held by friends to celebrate buying an illegal firearm.
One of the friends allegedly fired the gun while they were drinking, and the bullet struck Tapu Nayak.
He was taken to hospital and later died after his condition worsened.
Police arrested eight of Nayak's friends, who worked at a private construction company.
Investigators found no apparent motive to target him, and the firing may have been accidental, but police booked all eight for murder.
Nayak's wife has called for an impartial police investigation.
A 25-year-old man died after celebratory firing at a late-night party in Bhubaneswar.
The party was held among friends to celebrate the purchase of an illegal firearm.
Police arrested eight friends of the deceased, Tapu Nayak, and booked them for murder.
The bullet was fired by one of the accused, according to the report, and struck Nayak.
Police said a preliminary investigation found no apparent motive to target him, while his wife sought an impartial probe.
- Who
- Tapu Nayak, a 25-year-old man, died. Eight of his friends were arrested.
- What
- Nayak was shot during celebratory firing at a party and later died in hospital.
- When
- Early Thursday.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, India.
- Why
- The party celebrated the purchase of an illegal firearm. Police found no apparent motive to target Nayak.
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The friends bought an illegal firearm.
Friends held a late-night liquor party to celebrate the purchase, and one of the accused allegedly fired a shot that struck Nayak.
Nayak was taken to a hospital and then shifted to a private hospital as his condition deteriorated; doctors declared him dead.
Police arrested eight of Nayak’s friends and booked them for murder.
- Victim
- Tapu Nayak, 25
- Location
- Bhubaneswar
- Arrests
- Eight friends of Nayak
- Police case
- All accused booked for murder
- Firearm
- Illegal firearm purchased for the celebration