HYDERABAD: A history-sheeter allegedly opened fire in the air using a dummy weapon in Nizamabad district and apparently got the act filmed as if he is possession of a real gun, police said on Thursday.
Police after investigations clarified that it was not a real shot fired as it is not a genuine gun and said the criminal had bought the imitation firearm online and it has been seized.
His father also told TV channels that it is dummy gun.
In a video of the incident which was broadcast by local TV channels, a man, sitting on the bonnet of a car is purportedly seen firing in the air with a gun as a group of people are surrounding the vehicle.
After the video went viral on social media, the man was picked up by police and after investigation they found that it was a dummy gun and the sound of firing in the video was part of video editing, a police official said.
"The incident happened on Sunday during a get together function. No bullets were fired as it is not a real gun. It is a dummy gun which has been seized and the rowdy-sheeter has been taken into custody," the official said.
The official said the man's intention was to pose as if he is possession of a real gun and wanted to threaten people.
It seems he got the video filmed to promote himself.
However, using a fake firearm and portraying and brandishing it like a real weapon is illegal and case is being booked, the official added.