India, July 31 -- A 32-year-old woman from Cox Town is in critical condition after she suffered a gunshot wound in a suspected case of accidental firing involving her friend's licensed revolver. The incident occurred on Monday at a residence near Horamavu, reported The Indian Express.

According to the report, the victim is identified as Rachel, who had visited the home of her friend, Nikhil Narayanswamy, when the incident unfolded. Rachel was handling Nikhil's licensed firearm while he had stepped into the washroom. During this time, the revolver allegedly went off, and the bullet struck her.

Hearing the gunshot, Nikhil rushed out and found Rachel lying in a pool of blood. He immediately called for help and shifted her to a nearby priva...