Srinagar, 25 October (H.S.): A CRPF jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle at HMT Zainakote area of Srinagar.

Officials told that one bullet-injured CRPF personnel of 44 Battalion located at HMT Zainakote was brought to hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The deceased has been identified as Ct. Gajendra Kumar Dugga (No. 145224281), son of Hajari Ram Dugga, resident of Tekadhoda Khalari Dondi, Chhattisgarh, presently posted at HMT Zainakote.

As per the reports, the CRPF personnel allegedly shot himself with his service rifle, sustaining a bullet injury in the head.

Police have taken cognizance and initiated proceedings in this regard.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar