India, Sept. 13 -- A case of open firing was reported at a folk art centre on the Pune-Solapur Highway, leaving one man injured, police said on Friday. The incident occurred at Jai Malhar Loknatya Kala Kendra, located in Venegaon near Tembhurni, Solapur district.

The injured has been identified as Deva Kothawale (27), a lodge owner from Pandharpur, who sustained a bullet wound to his left thigh. He was rushed to a private hospital in Tembhurni, where doctors performed surgery to remove the bullet. His condition is reported to be stable.

According to police, Kothawale had visited the centre with friends to attend a dance performance. Around the same time, the accused, Suraj Pawar, arrived with three associates. A dispute broke out betwee...