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Delhi man, 60, wounded by own gun handed to driver
A 60-year-old Delhi man, Mahendra Singh of Vasant Kunj, was shot in the shoulder when his licensed firearm accidentally discharged while being handled by his driver in south Delhi's Kishangarh Motor Market…
The Story in Brief
A 60-year-old Delhi man, Mahendra Singh of Vasant Kunj, was shot in the shoulder when his licensed firearm accidentally discharged while being handled by his driver in south Delhi's Kishangarh Motor Market on Tuesday. Police said Singh had handed the weapon to driver Monu Kumar, who apparently mishandled it. Kumar immediately drove Singh to Fortis Hospital, where he is being treated. Police have apprehended Kumar and seized the firearm. An investigation is underway to determine exactly what caused the accidental discharge.
The Indian Opinion
This accident will fuel both sides of the gun debate: some will demand stricter licensing rules, others will say it was a one-off lapse. But the real question is whether the driver, Monu Kumar, had any training in handling a firearm. The law requires license holders to ensure safety, but handing over a loaded weapon to an untrained person is a recipe for disaster. Watch for the police report on whether the safety catch was on and whether the driver even knew how to handle it.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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