A 26-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his chest during a birthday celebration at a farmhouse in Bhondsi, Gurgaon, on Friday. The incident, which took place at Fillow Casa Farmhouse, left the victim injured but out of danger.
Details of the Incident
The victim, identified as Chinkesh Dahiya, a resident of Dhanwapur, had gone to the farmhouse with friends to celebrate his birthday. According to the complaint filed by the farmhouse manager, Sunil Kumar (31), the incident occurred around 1:30 am when the group was moving toward the swimming pool. A gunshot was heard, and Dahiya was struck by a bullet on the right side of his chest.
Police are yet to determine the type of firearm used. Initial reports suggest that a gun brought to the party by one of the guests discharged accidentally. It remains unclear whether the bullet was fired intentionally or resulted from a weapon malfunction.
Immediate Response
Dahiya collapsed at the scene and was rushed to a nearby hospital before being referred to Medanta Hospital for further treatment. Bhondsi police were alerted by the hospital and registered a case based on Kumar's complaint.
In his statement, Kumar said that around 35 people were present at the party, which had been booked a day earlier by an individual named Chirag. “At the time of booking, I had explained the rules and regulations. During the party, I heard a gunshot. When I checked, Chinkesh had been hit. He got hit during firing in the party,” Kumar stated in his complaint.
Investigation Underway
Initial statements suggest the firing may have been accidental, with no evidence of prior enmity or a dispute. Investigators are questioning those present at the party and examining whether the firearm was licensed, in accordance with regulations, a police officer said.
Officials added that the victim has not yet been able to clearly explain the sequence of events. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and Section 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Bhondsi police station. No arrests have been made so far, though police said suspects have been identified and further action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
