Tragic Accident: Haryana Constable's Fatal Misfire

A Haryana Police constable, Shakti Singh, accidentally died from his service weapon while attempting to rush to his cousin experiencing chest pain. The incident happened in Yamunanagar's Langda village. Both Singh and his cousin Naveen were pronounced dead at the hospital. The police are investigating the circumstances.

A Haryana Police constable, identified as Shakti Singh, met with a tragic accident in Yamunanagar's Langda village, where he died after an accidental discharge of his service weapon. Singh was reportedly hurrying to aid his cousin, Naveen, who was experiencing chest pain when the unfortunate event occurred.

Sources say the incident unfolded on Wednesday night when Singh, 30, was at home cleaning his service pistol. Upon hearing of his cousin's health emergency, Singh rushed out, but tragically, the gun accidentally fired at the gate, leading to his fatal injury.

Both Singh and his cousin were taken to different hospitals but were declared dead on arrival. Authorities have taken custody of the bodies and are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the sequence of events that led to this grievous loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)