Police registered an FIR soon after the clip surfaced. Officers said they are checking whether Mandal followed arms rules during the public event. They are also reviewing the status of his gun licence.

Sources said the video was reportedly shared from a social media account linked to his family. Officials have contacted the local arms authority for verification.

Mandal, a former leader of Janata Dal (United), has often faced controversy in the past. Police said they will take further steps if they find any legal violations.

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