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National Shooter Loses Part Of Left Thumb In Air Pistol Accident, Hospitalised

By IANS News December 04, 2023 • 21:46 PM View: 437

Indian Air Force: A national-level shooter and Indian Air Force corporal is being treated at the Indian Army’s R&R hospital here after his pistol exploded during training

The incident occurred at the Karni Singh Range here during a routine training session for the National Championships on Saturday evening.

Pushpender Kumar lost part of his left thumb as the 10m air pistol cylinder he was filling with compressed air exploded.

TAGS New Delhi Indian Air Force Indian Army Karni Singh Range National Championships Pushpender Kumar Uttar Pradesh

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