Lucknow: Man booked after celebratory firing video goes viral

LUCKNOW: A man believed to be working with a private airline as a driver was booked on Friday for

celebratory firing

at

Jabrauli

village under Mohanlalganj police station.

According to police, the driver was drunk and dancing with hired performers on the stage during a tilak ceremony on Thursday when he opened fired from a revolver.

The video clip of the act, which went viral on social media, also shows a child standing near him.

"Taking cognisance of the (unlawful) act, police have lodged an FIR. We are trying to identify and arrest the accused who has been booked under the Arms Act for negligent use of explosives. We will also ascertain if the firearm is licensed," said assistant commissioner of police, Mohanlalganj, RK Shukla.