Man shot in Moradabad for refusing Holi participation

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During Holi celebrations in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a man was shot by his friend after he refused to participate in the festivities. The incident escalated when the shooter, reportedly drunk, threatened the injured man with a gun. A video shows the shooter struggling with others who tried to restrain him while the injured man suffered from a bullet wound in his leg. This incident is part of a larger pattern of violence reported during Holi, including other attacks across India. In Telangana, a temple accountant was attacked with acid, and in Haryana, a BJP leader was shot in a land dispute. Additionally, two brothers in East Delhi were attacked by a group of men.


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