Maharashtra: Case against housing society guard for firing in Thane

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Thane Police have registered a case against the security guard of a housing complex for allegedly firing from his licensed revolver to scare away people in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Thursday.

The 41-year-old accused, an ex-serviceman, fired one round from his revolver on Wednesday night at Kolegaon Naka in Dombivli area and violated the firearm license conditions, Manpada police station inspector Suresh Madne said.

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The accused was detained and issued a warning, the official said.

A case was registered against the accused under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Arms Act, he added.

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