A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly took his own life on Sunday by shooting himself with his service rifle in the Banihal area of Ramban district, according to an official source.
The deceased CRPF jawan, whose identity has been withheld, hailed from Bihar state and was stationed for security duties at the Banihal-Qazigund Nayvug tunnel, as per news agency KNO. Tragically, he allegedly ended his own life by discharging his service rifle.
The incident has prompted a swift response from authorities. The body of the CRPF personnel has been transferred to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Banihal for a post-mortem examination, while local law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the matter.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under scrutiny as authorities seek to determine the factors that led to this tragic incident. The CRPF, a crucial paramilitary force responsible for maintaining internal security and counter-terrorism operations in India, often faces challenging and stressful situations during its duties.
Further details about the incident, including any possible factors leading to the CRPF jawan’s apparent suicide, are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The Chenab Times News Desk
