Amethi (UP), Mar 19 (PTI) A police constable was detained after he fired shots towards the advocates' chamber here on Sunday, a police official said.

The constable, who fired three shots, was posted at the election office at the district collectorate here, they said.

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According to sources, the incident took place in the afternoon.

Superintendent of Police Elamaran G said a probe has been ordered into the incident and he has been detained for questioning.

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Once the probe report comes, departmental action will be initiated against the constable, the SP said.

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