Drunk Bengaluru designer fires airgun from apartment balcony, residents run for cover
In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a man named Anurag Tiwari was taken into custody after firing an airgun from his balcony, which not only startled residents but also damaged a nearby vehicle. Tiwari claimed intoxication and personal turmoil led to this reckless behavior. Police have charged him under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act, raising concerns about public safety.
Bengaluru residents experienced a terrifying night in the upscale Anekal area after a drunken corporate employee allegedly fired an airgun from his apartment balcony. The incident occurred around 2.30am, causing panic and prompting residents to flee indoors for safety. Security guards stationed at the Sipani Bliss complex heard multiple gunshots and discovered the suspect, Anurag Tiwari, 37, standing on his third-floor balcony, randomly firing an airgun.
One of the pellets struck a parked SUV, shattering its rear windshield. Upon seeing the police arrive, Tiwari retreated to his apartment and was subsequently arrested. Tiwari, a native of Lucknow employed at Bridgestone Global Capability Centre, admitted during questioning that he had been drinking alcohol and was distressed over personal issues.
He claimed he was unaware of the actions he had taken with the airgun, which was stored in his bedroom. The incident triggered a police investigation, and Tiwari is now facing charges under Sections 351 (criminal intimidation) and 324 (mischief causing damage) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as relevant provisions of the Arms Act.
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