India, May 26 -- A man sustained serious injuries after a bullet was accidentally discharged from a licensed pistol during a birthday celebration at Jagdale Farmhouse in Sarati village, Indapur in Pune district. The incident was reported on Saturday at around 4 pm.

The injured has been identified as Sudhir Mahadik Deshmukh, a resident of Tembhurni in Madha taluka. He suffered a bullet wound to the right side of his chest and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

According to police, the accident happened when a licensed pistol owned by Rajkumar Patil was being handled carelessly by Mahadik during the celebration. The firearm went off unexpectedly, striking him at close range.

Following the incident, the Indapur polic...