Kalaburagi, Feb. 11 -- A video showing Congress leader Matheen Patel holding what appeared to be firearms and dancing at a family function in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district has sparked criticism on social media and prompted a police inquiry.
The clip, widely circulated online, shows Patel arriving in a black SUV and dancing to a song from the film Dhurandhar while holding what looked like a pistol. Some of his supporters were also seen carrying gun-like objects, raising questions about legality and public safety.
Social media users criticised the display, describing it as irresponsible and raised concern over what they termed growing "gun culture" in public events.
Patel, who is known to be closely associated with Afzalpur MLA MY Patil,...