3 booked after celebratory firing videos go viral in UP's Pratapgarh

PRAYAGRAJ: Pratapgarh police on Wednesday registered two separate FIRs with Kotwali police station under section 307 (murder attempt), and section 286 (negligent conduct concerning explosive substance) against three persons after two videos of celebratory firing went viral on social media.
In the first case, Kotwali police have registered an FIR under section 286 and 307 of IPC against one Prince Singh, who is a resident of Awas Vikas Colony.The FIR states that the man had allegedly made celebratory firing using his licensed pistol and rifle without any permission which resulted in chaos and fear like atmosphere in the area. The video of the firing had gone viral on social media in no time.
In the second case, Kotwali police registered an FIR under similar sections against two brothers, Aman Singh and Guddu Singh, residents of Sadar Bazar alleging that they were also involved in celebratory firing and had fired several bullets sans permission. Their act caused discomfort and brief confusion among residents at Sadar Bazar area.
SP (Pratapgarh) Anurag Arya said that the cops had been instructed to ensure the arrest of all three persons who were involved in the celebratory firing. He also added that police have been making efforts to obtain more details regarding the celebratory firing incident.
SP also said that police had taken cognizance of the videos of celebratory firing that went viral on social media during the festive season and registered two separate FIRs with Kotwali police in this connection. He added that weapons would also be seized.