Man killed in celebratory firing

Bijnor: A 44-year-old man was killed during celebratory firing at a marriage ceremony in Lindarpur village in the district, police said today.

The incident took place last night after the Baraat beagn its journey and some revellers opened fire in air, they said.

A bullet hit Chandrapal Saini killing him on the spot, police said.

A case has been registered in the matter and efforts are on to arrest the accused, they said, adding the body has been sent for postmortem.