This is the shocking moment a man decided to cut his birthday cake - by shooting it with a gun.

Footage shows the unnamed 24-year-old brandishing the allegedly illegal firearm while celebrating with his group of friends earlier this week.

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Dozens of men huddle around the treat after it is placed on the floor and begin to cheer on the man.

The man then recklessly fires a single bullet at the cake and bursts into celebratory song after successfully slicing it in half.

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Police are currently investigating the alleged possession of the illegal firearm in Uttar Pradesh, North India.

A police spokesman said: "We have taken the cognizance of the matter and the video has come to our notice, we will soon initiate strong action against the youth possessing illegal firearms."

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Although it is not illegal to own a firearm in India, the country still operates strict gun control.

Citizens wishing to possess a firearm have to apply to the Government and have to renew their licenses every three years.