Overview

• On May 30 around 1 PM, 17-year-old Tejal Shivram Bhide was shot in the neck at a resort in Kelwa, Palghar district.
• Officials say the country-made revolver accidentally discharged while she and her 18-year-old boyfriend handled the illegal weapon.
• She underwent emergency surgery at a Boisar hospital to remove the bullet and remains in intensive care.
• Palghar Police have charged the boyfriend under sections of the Arms Act and attempt to murder after detaining him and recovering the firearm.
• Investigators are examining the origin of the revolver and reviewing whether the resort adhered to mandatory check-in protocols.