New Delhi: Three persons sustained minor
bullet injuries at a central Delhi bank today when the service
rifle of a security guard accidentally went off after it
slipped from his shoulder, police said.
The incident took place at Karol Bagh's Punjab
National Bank at 10.40 am. A security guard identified as
Narang Singh (60) was adjusting the strap of his service rifle
when it slipped and fell on the floor and went off.
30-year-old Kahsyender Kumar, an online trading
company employee, sustained injuries on his leg after
splinters from the bullet hit him. Two others sustained
injuries as well.
They were rushed to the nearby Jassa Ram hospital
where they were discharged after first aid.
The security guard, a former army man, has been
working with the bank for the past five years.
A senior police official said it was a case of
accidental firing and no case has been registered.
-PTI
First Published: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 00:30