Nagpur: A sub-inspector accidentally shot into a wall with his official 9mm firearm while cleaning and checking it inside the Yashodhara Nagar police station on Monday, causing momentary panic among personnel and visitors.According to senior officials, a bullet fired unintentionally while the sub-inspector pointed the weapon towards a wall as a safety precaution. No injuries were reported, and the bullet did not cause any damage beyond the wall.
Zonal DCP Niketan Kadam described the event as a pure accident, emphasising that proper protocol was followed during the firearm handling. “There was no mishap or negligence involved,” DCP Kadam said. A report was forwarded to the CP for further review and necessary action.
