CRPF jawan shoots self in Srinagar camp: Police

The reason behind Constable Prukha Sukhdev taking the extreme step was not known immediately, an official said, adding that a case was registered in connection with the incident.

By: PTI | Srinagar | Published: March 10, 2018 5:40 pm
Constable Prukha Sukhdev shot himself with his service rifle inside the camp this morning. (Representational) Constable Prukha Sukhdev shot himself with his service rifle inside the camp this morning. (Representational)

A CRPF jawan allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by shooting himself with his service rifle inside a camp in Srinagar, the police said.

Constable Prukha Sukhdev of the 79 Battalion, posted in the Sonwar area of the city, shot himself with his service rifle inside the camp this morning, a police official said, adding that the jawan died on the spot.

The reason behind Sukhdev taking the extreme step was not known immediately, the official said, adding that a case was registered in connection with the incident.

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