Categories: Jammu & Kashmir

Trooper shoots himself dead while guarding a check post

Trooper shoots himself dead while guarding a check post

Awantipora, Aug 12, KNT: A trooper allegedly shot himself dead while guarding a check post in Sail area that falls under the jurisdiction of police station Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

The incident occurred in the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the trooper identified as Ajay Kumar of F/112 Splinter Company was found dead on the spot of his duty. They said there were bullet marks on his body and prima facie it seems a case of suicide.

Police have taken cognizance of the incident and registered a case under relevant sections of law. [KNT]

59 Views
JKNN Editor

Recent Posts

Coldest Night Ahead for Kashmir Valley Tonight

Coldest Night Ahead for Kashmir Valley Tonight Srinagar 21/11/2024 ( JKNN/KWF) The Kashmir Valley is…

12 hours ago

Reports Of ill Treatment Of Civilians During Conduct Of Operation Being Investigated In Kishtwar: Army

Reports Of ill Treatment Of Civilians During Conduct Of Operation Being Investigated In Kishtwar: Army…

12 hours ago

IGP Kashmir V.K Birdi Reviews Crime and Security Situation in Bandipora

IGP Kashmir V.K Birdi Reviews Crime and Security Situation in Bandipora Srinagar, Nov 21 (NVI):…

12 hours ago

Tourism Department’s delay hampers casual workers’ wages, regularization

Tourism Department's delay hampers casual workers' wages, regularization Srinagar, Nov 21, KNT: Casual workers employed…

13 hours ago

Dr. A.H. Rizvi Honored for Transformative Contributions to Education and Social Service

By:-/ Zia Shakeel Dr. A.H. Rizvi Honored for Transformative Contributions to Education and Social Service…

18 hours ago

Notorious Criminal Booked Under PSA in Samba

Notorious Criminal Booked Under PSA in Samba Samba, Nov 21(NVI): To address rising criminal activities…

19 hours ago