An unidentified youth opened six rounds of fire in the blank in broad daylight in front of the Fakir Mohan College here on Friday.
According to reports, the youth armed with a country-made pistol blank-fired the six bullets in front of the college at around 10.30 am. He fled the spot soon after the incident.
Sources said three to four other youths were present with him during the incident.
Though no casualty was reported in the firing, panic gripped the spot following the incident. The reason behind the firing was yet to be ascertained. On being informed, police reached the spot and started investigation.