India, May 3 -- A 26-year-old man was injured after a licensed revolver, belonging to his friend, allegedly went off accidentally, police said on Saturday.

According to police the incident happened on Friday at a farmhouse in Bhondsi. The victim, a resident of Dhanwapur, had booked the venue to celebrate his birthday.

Police said the victim who is currently out of danger, claimed that he firing was accidental, however police transferred the investigation to the crime branch to rule out foul play.

According to police as the victim was about to enter the pool, his friend, a Khandsa resident, took out his licensed revolver and placed it on a nearby table. The weapon might have discharged accidentally while he was placing it. The bullet hi...