Tragic Service Rifle Discharge Claims CRPF Jawan's Life in Poonch

A CRPF jawan, Constable Abdul Gani, was tragically killed in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, when his service rifle discharged. The incident is under investigation, with officials not ruling out accident or suicide. Police have started inquest proceedings to determine the exact cause of the incident.

A CRPF jawan lost his life in a tragic incident in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday when his service rifle discharged inside a camp. The jawan has been identified as Constable Abdul Gani, a resident of Samba, who was on sentry duty at the time.

Following the gunshot, colleagues discovered him dead at the scene. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the firing, with initial reports leaving open the possibility of either an accidental discharge or suicide.

Police have launched inquest proceedings to ascertain the exact cause of the incident, as authorities seek to uncover the chain of events that led to this unfortunate occurrence.

(With inputs from agencies.)