J-K: Man fires in wedding ceremony in Srinagar, arrested

The incident took place during a marriage ceremony in the Allochi Bagh area of Srinagar on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a man for allegedly opening fire during a wedding ceremony in Srinagar. The wedding ceremony was beng held on Saturday in the Allochi Bagh area of Srinagar.

Police said the arrested person was identified as Moin Khan, a resident of Peerbagh. "A man, identified as Moin Khan, was arrested for firing from his licensed pistol during a marriage ceremony in Aloochibagh and endangering lives of others. The person is a habitual offender in this," the J&K police said in a statement.

An FIR was registered at Shergari police station. Police seized the pistol from the accused. In another case, Srinagar Police arrested a man for allegedly hitting an elderly man with his scooter.

Police said Sahil Nayaz Kuchay of Baghat was arrested in a hit-and-run case where an elderly was hit by a scooty rider who fled the spot after. The injured person is undergoing treatment at a hospital, the police said, adding that the FIR was registered at Sadar police station. The scooter was also seized. (ANI)