Srinagar, May 12: A CRPF personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting self with service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Tuesday. According to details, the Assistant Sub Inspector of the CRPF posted in Srinagar shot himself with his service rifle. The CRPF said the reason for the suicide is not known. His family was informed and further investigation was underway. CRPF Jawan Killed in Encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh.

Last night, a CRPF officer committed suicide in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district after he feared that he might have been infected with COVID-19. The sound of gunshot created a panic in the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Akura Mattan. Security forces rushed to the area from where the gunshot was heard and found Sub-inspector Fateh Singh in a pool of blood, according to a report

Fateh Singh, who hailed from Ankhoor in Jammu, was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. It remains unclear that what forced Singh to take the extreme step. There was no report of a suicide being found by security forces.

CRPF Personnel Commits Suicide in Kashmir:

In August last year, a 33-year-old Assistant Commandant of the CRPF posted in Kashmir allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself from his personal weapon. M Arvind of the 40th battalion was found dead at his residence in Sadar area of Anantnag.

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