ARA, Dec. 24 -- A maternal uncle sustained a bullet injury during celebratory firing at his nephew's birthday party in Bhojpur district on Tuesday, police said.

Police said the incident occurred at Sambhal Tola village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Piro police station.

The victim was identified as 29-year-old Akhilesh Kumar Yadav, son of Hari Singh Yadav.

Following the incident, Akhilesh was rushed to Ara Sadar Hospital, from where he was later referred to Patna for advanced treatment.

Police said that after the incident, the person who allegedly fired the shot was assaulted by local residents. He was identified as Lal Babu Singh, son of Rajdeo Singh, a resident of Lahrabad village under the Piro police station area.

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