A video allegedly showing a Congress leader brandishing a firearm and dancing at a private function has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism. The person in the video has been identified as Mateen Patel, a close aide of M.Y. Patil, Afzalpur MLA. The incident reportedly took place during a wedding reception at a marriage hall in Kalaburagi city recently. In the video, Mr. Patel is seen holding a gun and dancing to a popular song along with his friends, striking poses, and attempting to project a flamboyant image. The act of displaying a firearm at a public function has raised serious concerns over safety and law and order. Though the authenticity of the video is yet to be officially verified, its circulation on social media has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding action against him for violating norms and promoting gun culture in public places. Published – February 10, 2026 07:10 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Report moots more adalats, district-level complaint redressal cells for differently abled Auto driver arrested for stealing gold chain, cash from unconscious passenger