Parmesh S Jain
Ex-army man arrested for opening fire on Youth in drunk brawl
The Gangammanagudi police arrested a 65-year-old ex-army man for opening fire at a youth during a drunken brawl at the house of his acquaintance on Tuesday.
The accused has been identified as Parashuram, resident of Abbigere Layout .
Senior officer told reporters the accused got drunk and armed with the license weapon he visited the house late in the evening and confronted a youth identified as Suraj.
Heating argument ensued after Suraj asked him to go out.Enraged Parashuram pulled out his licensed weapon and fired at Suraj.
It was a narrow escape for Suraj and residents and family members shocked hearing the gun shot.
Based on the complaint,the police rushed to the spot and arrested him under attempt to murder and seized the weapon.
The accused used to come to his acquaintance house and harass the family members frequently. Further investigations are on.
