Odisha MLA Fires Gunshots During Ram Navami, Case Filed
Odisha MLA Fires Gunshots During Ram Navami, Case Filed
Video shows BJP MLA Nabin Kumar Jain firing three rounds from a licensed pistol during a Titlagarh Ram Navami procession; police file case under Arms Act.
An Odisha MLA from Titlagarh is facing a police case after a Ram Navami procession video circulated online showing him firing shots from a licensed pistol. Nabin Kumar Jain, a BJP MLA, is accused of firing three rounds during the event, with a video circulating allegedly showing his security officer handing him the weapon. Police have registered a case under the BNS and Arms Act, and Jain's personal security officer was suspended.
Officials said the incident occurred during the Ram Navami shobha yatra in Titlagarh, drawing intense scrutiny over safety at religious processions and political accountability. The footage has prompted investigators to review the footage frame by frame and collect statements from witnesses and security personnel present at the event.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about firearm use in public processions and the responsibilities of elected representatives to uphold crowd safety. While authorities pursue legal action, there is a broader conversation about protocols surrounding security details during sensitive religious events. A formal response from the MLA’s camp and further updates from the investigation are awaited, as officials emphasize a fair process and due legal steps.
