Balangir, March 28: In an unprecedented turn of events, an Odisha MLA has pulled controversy after he reportedly fired blank shots during the Ram Navami procession held on Friday.

The incident took place at Titlagarh yesterday while MLA Naveen Jain was seen making blank firing amid the Ram Navami procession, held here.

According to report, the Legislator had taken part in the Ram Navami processioin wherein thousands of devotees were present to celebrate the spiritual festivity marking the birthday of Lord Ram. Meanwhile, the rejoiced MLA Titlagarh suddenly opened blank fire from a pistol that he pulled out from his pocket amid the crowd.

As the video, that goes viral on social media features, someone cladding uniform assisted the elated MLA in firing the shots safely into air. Following the firing, the MLA kept the firearm in its place, and marched ahead on the procession.