News for 'accidental shooting'

Gurugram Birthday Party Turns Sour After Accidental Shooting

Gurugram Birthday Party Turns Sour After Accidental Shooting

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man was shot in the chest during his birthday celebration at a Gurugram farmhouse after a friend's revolver allegedly discharged accidentally. The injured man is hospitalised and an investigation is underway.

Accidental Shooting Claims Life During Himachal Hunting Trip

Accidental Shooting Claims Life During Himachal Hunting Trip

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man was killed in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, during a hunting trip after being accidentally shot by his companion. Police have arrested the accused, who claims the shooting was accidental.

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was killed in Lucknow, India, during a birthday party after allegedly being shot by another minor with a licensed revolver. Police are investigating the incident, which the victim's family disputes as accidental.

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old property dealer in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while filming a social media reel with his cousin. The incident, captured on video, is under police investigation.

Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Death in Uttar Pradesh Village

Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Death in Uttar Pradesh Village

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old man died from a gunshot wound at his home in Shahbuddinpur village, Muzaffarnagar. Police are investigating the circumstances, with the family claiming it was an accidental discharge while cleaning a licensed weapon.

Cong MP's nephew kills self after 'accidentally' shooting wife dead

Cong MP's nephew kills self after 'accidentally' shooting wife dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil's nephew and his wife died in an apparent accidental shooting and subsequent suicide at their residence in Ahmedabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.

Two Chhattisgarh Police Constables Commit Suicide

Two Chhattisgarh Police Constables Commit Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two police constables in Chhattisgarh allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents, apparently due to family-related issues. One constable shot himself with his service rifle, while the other was found hanging at his residence.

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Key Arrests Made in Shooting of Advocate Linked to Bishnoi Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested key conspirators and a shooter involved in the attack on advocate Deepak Khatri, who is associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrests include Rohit Solanki, an alleged member of the Rohit Godara gang, and Sagar Malik, who provided logistical support.

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Jr World Cup gold medallist shooter Sambhaji Patil killed in car accident

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

International shooter Sambhaji Patil, a gold medallist in the 2016 Junior World Cup, was killed on Monday when his car hit a truck on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar district of Maharashtra.

The Drama Asks A Brutal Question About Love

The Drama Asks A Brutal Question About Love

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Drama delves into the unsettling complexities of relationships, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about love, observes Rishika Shah.

Paralympian Pistorius accidentally shoots girlfriend

Paralympian Pistorius accidentally shoots girlfriend

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is being questioned by South African police for shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, domestic media said on Thursday.

Police officer 'accidentally' shoots wife dead

Police officer 'accidentally' shoots wife dead

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

In a freak incident, a senior police officer of Nagaland shot dead his wife 'accidentally' at Wokha, the police said on Monday.

For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday formally admitted for the first time that the country's air defences were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani airliner last December, an incident that killed 38 people, reports Associated Press.

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

You know the Tata Sierra is a true icon when driving on the highways and hill climbs of Chandigarh, the car instantly drew all eyes to it.

'If Someone Wants To Harm You...'

'If Someone Wants To Harm You...'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'No matter how many security personnel are around you, you are still an open target.'

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Meet the accidental shooter who beat China's best!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Samra was juggling between her MBBS studies at the GGS Medical College (in Faridkot) and shooting but ultimately decided to change her course.

Maha villagers shoot fellow hunter dead mistaking him for wild boar

Maha villagers shoot fellow hunter dead mistaking him for wild boar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

A hunting expedition by a group of villagers went fatally wrong as one of them was shot dead by some other members, who allegedly mistook him for a wild boar in a forest area in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.

'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

'Luckiest kid' survives after shooting himself in the head

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

A three-year-old American toddler miraculously escaped death after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a gun. The toddler shot himself after his aunt left a loaded firearm on a bathroom counter, said the police. They added that the shooting was accidental but charges may be filed against her.

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.' 'As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.'

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'

IAF vice chief shoots self in thigh accidentally

IAF vice chief shoots self in thigh accidentally

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Air Marshal S B Deo was rushed to a military hospital in Delhi where he underwent a surgery and is now stable.

Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands': Israel's shocking claim

Hamas killed Bibas brothers with 'bare hands': Israel's shocking claim

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

In a major shocker, Israel on Friday said, citing forensic reports that the Bibas brothers, whose corpses were returned by Hamas, were killed with 'bare hands' by Hamas days after they were held captive in the Gaza Strip.

Army says 2 civilians injured in 'accidental firing' outside mosque in J-K

Army says 2 civilians injured in 'accidental firing' outside mosque in J-K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

An altercation broke out between worshippers, who were coming out of a mosque in Handwara town of Kupwara district, and Army personnel, who were recording videos.

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Preliminary probe revealed that the jawan stumbled and fell which caused his automatic rifle to fire and he received two bullet injuries in his chest.

3-year-old girl in US fatally shoots 4-year-old sister

3-year-old girl in US fatally shoots 4-year-old sister

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The 3-year-old gained access to a firearm and "unintentionally" shot and killed her 4-year-old sister late Sunday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Male friend booked after woman's car falls into valley

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Police have registered a case against a man after his woman friend died when a car she was driving fell into a valley in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district three days ago, an official said on Thursday.

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

3 drown, 2 feared dead as landslides, heavy rains lash parts of Jammu

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Heavy rains lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of days, triggering landslides at many places and raising the level of water bodies.

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a tragic incident, a two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after taking a gun from her purse while she was shopping at a Walmart store in the United States.

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Many MPs felt they were going to take out a weapon and shoot us all.'

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A three-year-old girl in the US accidentally shot her two-year-old brother with a rifle, the fourth such incident in the country this month involving children.

West Bengal: Two killed in Army shooting

West Bengal: Two killed in Army shooting

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Two persons were killed by the Army when they accidentally entered the practice shooting zone of the jawans at Gajaldoba in Jalpaiguri district on Friday, the police said.

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

"The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained as polling is scheduled till 6 pm in many constituencies. Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A," the EC said.