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Revolver misfires

VISAKHAPATNAM: A police constable's revolver misfired giving tense moments to the police officials on Republic Day.

The constable of the Quick Response Team returned to his room after the Republic Day parade and was cleaning the weapon when it went off accidentally and two bullets hit the roof piercing through the false ceiling, according to police sources. No one was injured, and there was no damage.

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