Mohali, July 5 -- A man has been booked after a video went viral showing him opening fire into the air unnecessarily, Balongi police said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Mukhtiar Singh, a resident of Jhujhar Nagar in Balongi.

Officials said the viral video showed the accused firing two to three times. Following the circulation of the video, a complainant approached the police and submitted a pen drive containing the footage. Mukhtiar has been booked under Section 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Arms Act.

Officials said they would also ascertain the legality of the weapon shown in the video during the investigation. Police said further act...