The video of Congress MLA’s aide waving his weapon in Kalaburagi, Karnataka has gone viral. Police have started investigation after dancing with a pistol in social media reel. Now the authenticity and license of the weapons is being investigated.
A video of a political leader from Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district waving his arms while making a social media reel has gone viral, sparking a police investigation and a major debate. In the footage, a close aide of a Congress MLA is seen dancing with a pistol on the famous song “Fa9la” from the film Dhurandhar. The other people present with him also had guns, due to which there was sharp criticism online and offline.
In the viral reel, the associate arrives in a black SUV and joins a group of friends in a wedding-like setting, where they all dance and pose with what appear to be weapons. This dramatic entry and public display of weapons resembles a scene from a movie, in which a character makes a surprise entry into an arms dealer’s camp.
Kalaburagi Police Commissioner Sharanappa S.D. has confirmed that the police have taken cognizance of the video and have begun an investigation to find out where the clip was recorded and under which local police station the case falls. Officials have also been directed to check whether the weapons displayed are genuine or not, and if genuine, whether they are legally licensed. If they are found unlicensed or misused, authorities can take action under India’s Arms Act.
There is a lot of anger among the public regarding this controversial footage. Many social media users and local people have condemned such display of weapons by a person associated with public life. Critics have called this action irresponsible and dangerous, especially in a public place.
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Amidst this uproar, questions are also being raised whether the weapons were real or just fake. Some reports mention claims by the man that the gun may have been a toy. However, the police are still examining the evidence and have not confirmed the authenticity of the weapons seen in the clip. As the investigation progresses, officials are expected to determine whether any legal violations occurred. If the display of weapons violates licensing rules or public safety laws, charges may be laid.