Srinagar, Feb 27 (KNS): A personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force allegedly died by suicide at a camp in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, officials said.
The incident took place at a CRPF camp in the Batapora area of the district, they said.
The deceased was identified as Manish Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, who was posted with the 14th Battalion of the force.
Preliminary reports suggest that the constable used his service rifle to shoot himself inside the camp, officials said.
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Police have initiated inquest proceedings to ascertain the circumstances leading to the incident.
Senior officers of the force have taken note of the matter, officials said, adding that further investigation is underway.(KNS).