Three injured in accidental firing by PAC Jawan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Three individuals sustained injuries from flying stone fragments following an accidental carbine discharge by a Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) jawan at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred near Gate No. 4 of the temple.

The injured, identified as Nikyni Gupta, Ram Babu, and Vikas Yadav, were bystanders near the temple. The bullet struck a stone, causing it to shatter and injure the three individuals with chips. They were promptly taken to the Divisional Hospital, Kabirchaura, where they received first aid. Doctors confirmed that their injuries were not serious and they are all out of danger.

According to police, the jawan, identified as Amarnath Chauhan of the 48th PAC Battalion, was reportedly clearing a crowd of devotees when the carbine accidentally fired. Senior officials visited the scene and the hospital, and security arrangements within and around the temple complex have been intensified. A thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the firing and to ascertain any negligence in security protocols.

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A PAC soldier was clearing a crowd of devotees near Kashi Vishwanath Dham when suddenly, a carbine fired accidentally. The matter is being investigated. The injured have been given medical treatment. All are out of danger.