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Crime
Gujarat hunter killed in accidental fire; four arrested for tampering with weapon
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:16 AM
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A man from Gujarat died during a hunting trip after a firearm discharged, and police have detained four suspects for swapping the gun to obstruct the investigation.
During a hunting outing in Gujarat, a participant suffered a fatal injury when a firearm unexpectedly discharged, leading to his death at the scene. The incident occurred while the group was engaged in a routine hunting expedition in a forested area of the state.
Local police launched an inquiry and discovered that the weapon used in the shooting had been swapped shortly after the incident. Investigators allege that the alteration was intended to mislead authorities about the source of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death.
Four individuals have been taken into custody on charges of tampering with evidence and obstructing the investigation. The police have emphasized that any attempt to conceal the facts of such incidents will be pursued rigorously, and further legal action will follow as the case proceeds.
Local police launched an inquiry and discovered that the weapon used in the shooting had been swapped shortly after the incident. Investigators allege that the alteration was intended to mislead authorities about the source of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death.
Four individuals have been taken into custody on charges of tampering with evidence and obstructing the investigation. The police have emphasized that any attempt to conceal the facts of such incidents will be pursued rigorously, and further legal action will follow as the case proceeds.