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A bizarre shooting incident took place in the Sahib Colony area of Naihati on the night of December 22, reports said on Tuesday. Shots were fired from a moving bike, causing panic in the neighborhood. However, the shooting turned out to be accidental, with the biker himself sustaining injuries.
According to police reports, the firearm, which was in the biker’s pocket, accidentally discharged while the bike was in motion. The bullet hit the biker's leg, prompting immediate hospitalization. The incident created a stir among locals, who initially believed it to be a deliberate attack.
The Shibdaspur police swiftly responded, taking the injured biker into custody after preliminary treatment. The biker is now facing charges related to unauthorized firearm possession and endangering public safety.
Investigations are underway to determine how the biker acquired the firearm and whether he possessed the necessary permits. Authorities are also probing if negligence or carelessness contributed to the mishap. Residents of Sahib Colony have expressed concerns over increasing instances of illegal firearms in the area.