Meghalaya police constable hurt after accidentally shooting self

32-year-old police personnel deployed at the residence of a senior Congress leader in Chanakyapuri here was injured after he allegedly shot himself by accident on Monday, officials said.

The victim is a Meghalaya Police constable. He suffered a gunshot injury and was admitted to the RML hospital, they said.

Police said it is being investigated if he accidentally fired from his service rifle or tried to commit suicide.