Libyan groom opens fire with machine gun at wedding celebration

A Libyan groom has drawn widespread criticism after firing a machine gun into the air during his wedding celebrations in the western city of Zawiya, 24News HD TV reported on Sunday.

Celebratory gunfire is seen at some weddings in several countries, where guests fire pistols, rifles or other weapons into the air. Such incidents can turn deadly, with stray bullets sometimes causing injuries and deaths.

However, the incident in Zawiya stood out because the groom himself reportedly took part in the gunfire, using a machine gun instead of a conventional firearm.

A video circulating on social media and Libyan platforms shows the groom carrying a machine gun with a belt of ammunition around him and firing repeatedly into the air among wedding guests.

The scene shows people celebrating under red lighting as the groom fires the weapon.

The footage has sparked strong criticism online, with social media users describing the act as extremely dangerous and calling for effective measures to prevent celebratory gunfire at weddings and other public gatherings.