Added on August 13, 2024
Press Trust of India
Cop dies in accidental rifle fire in Poonch
Jammu: A police personnel died when his service rifle unexpectedly went off in Poonch district on Monday, said officials.
Mohammad Asif, a resident of Surankote, was posted as a personal security officer to District Development Council member Sohail Malik, the officials said.
Asif died of an accidental discharge from his own service rifle near ITI, Surankote, they said.
His body was sent for post-mortem, they added.