Army jawan, BSF trooper end life
Jammu/Srinagar: An Army jawan posted in a forward area along the LoC in Poonch district shot himself dead with his service weapon Friday, official sources said.
After he shot himself in Mankote sector, other soldiers rushed to find him in a pool of blood, they said, adding he was declared dead on arrival by doctors at an area hospital.
He was serving with the 39 Rastriya Rifles.
Police said they have registered a case and started investigation.
Meanwhile, a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper also committed suicide by shooting himself dead at his place of posting in north Kashmir’s Kupwara area.
Official sources said that the trooper posted at Brinwari Kupwara shot himself with his service rifle. He died on the spot.
The trooper was identified as head constable Kundan Ram belonging to the 169 battalion, the official added.
A police official said that it was not immediately known as to why the trooper took the extreme step. He said investigations are underway in this regard. (with PTI, GNS inputs)
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