Delhi Man Shot Himself in Chest During Reel Stunt
Delhi Police Register Case After Man Shot Himself in Chest
Fatal incident during reel recording in East Delhi
A man died after accidentally shooting himself in the chest while filming a social media reel in East Delhi.
The deceased has been identified as Pawan. The incident occurred while he was attempting to record a video using a loaded firearm.
Delhi man shot himself in chest during stunt
According to available details, Pawan was handling a loaded gun as part of a reel shoot, while his friend recorded the video.
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During the recording, he pointed the gun towards his chest and faced the camera. Despite a warning from his friend not to fire, he pressed the trigger, resulting in a bullet hitting his chest.
Victim collapses, dies during treatment
Following the gunshot, Pawan collapsed immediately at the spot. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
However, he succumbed to injuries while undergoing medical care, confirming the fatal outcome of the incident.
Weapon belonged to friend, police say
Police stated that the firearm used in the video belonged to Pawan’s friend, who was present during the recording.
Officials confirmed that the weapon had a valid licence. The use of the firearm during a social media stunt is now under investigation.
Case registered, probe underway
Delhi Police have registered a case and initiated a detailed probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are examining how the firearm was handled and whether any violations occurred during the recording.
Context: Risky social media stunts on the rise
The case highlights increasing instances of individuals attempting dangerous stunts for social media visibility.
Such incidents have raised concerns over safety and responsible content creation, especially when involving weapons.
