Himachal: Woman Dies in Celebratory Firing in Rohru’s Kulgaon, villagers in mourning

April 27, 2026

Late at night in Kulgaon, within the Rohru subdivision, celebratory firing during a religious ritual turned an atmosphere of joy into one of mourning. Hundreds of people were dancing and singing to the tunes of traditional musical instruments during a ceremony honoring a local deity when, amidst sudden gunfire, a woman was struck by a bullet and died on the spot.

Accused Arrested by Police
The deceased has been identified as Ritika (alias Gudia), wife of Satish, a resident of Bakora village (Post Office: Andhra), Tehsil Chirgaon, District Shimla. Following the incident, a wave of grief has swept across the entire region, and the victim’s family members are inconsolable.

The police arrested the accused at the scene of the crime. The accused, Ritik, is a resident of Rohru Bazaar. The firearm used is reported to belong to one of his relatives.

Police Investigating the Case
According to eyewitnesses, some individuals were engaging in celebratory firing during the religious ritual. Amidst this, a stray bullet suddenly struck the crowd, critically injuring Ritika. People present at the scene immediately attempted to rush her to the hospital, but she had already succumbed to her injuries by then.

Following the incident, local administrative and police officials arrived at the scene to take control of the situation. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine who fired the shot and whether the weapon used was legally licensed.

‘Ban on Weapons at Religious and Social Gatherings’
This tragic incident has raised serious questions regarding security arrangements at religious and social gatherings. Residents have demanded that the administration impose a strict ban on the use of weapons during such events to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The administration has issued an appeal to the public to refrain from any form of celebratory firing, emphasizing that such acts are not only illegal but can also prove to be fatal.

Uproar at Rohru Hospital: Relatives of Deceased Woman Stage Protest
Tensions ran high at Rohru Hospital when the body of a woman who had died following a shooting incident in Kulgaon arrived at the facility. Outraged by her death, the woman’s relatives staged a vigorous protest within the hospital premises, raising slogans against the local MLA and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).