BSF SI shoots self near LoC in J-K’s Rajaouri

A Border Security Force sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. The motive behind Kumar taking such a step was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have started inquest proceedings.

A Border Security Force sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. Sub-inspector Raj Kumar was on duty in a forward location near the border fence in Nowshera sector when he allegedly shot himself, the officials said, citing preliminary findings. The body has been shifted to a nearby hospital for post-mortem, they said. The motive behind Kumar taking such a step was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have started inquest proceedings.

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