The marriage was being solemnsied at Matikani village of Purnia, in eastern Bihar, located 368 km east of Patna. Unfortunately, this was not the only case of celebratory firing on Tuesday night. In yet another incident, a female dancer received gunshot while performing to a Bhojpuri number at a marriage celebration in Siwan district, 132-km northwest of Patna. In a patriarchal society like the one in Bihar, celebratory gunfire is considered a show of machismo and status. There are many instances of celebratory firing in Bihar.

Source: India Today December 02, 2017 11:03 UTC