India, Oct. 2 -- A 19-year-old man and his father were arrested in Ulhasnagar for allegedly firing shots in the air during a Garba event. Police said the youth questioned the organisers about whether they had permission to hold the function before firing two rounds, which sparked panic among those present.

The incident took place in Maharashtra's Ulhasnagar at around 11:30 pm on Tuesday, news agency PTI reported, citing senior police inspector Santosh Awhad. The Garba was organised by Balaji Mitra Mandal in association with local Shiv Sena leader Bala Bhagure.

According to police, the accused, identified as 19-year-old Soham Pawar, suddenly stormed into the venue and demanded to know whether permission had been taken from him for organi...