A constable, posted at a security camp in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, died on Thursday after allegedly shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty, prompting an official investigation and casting a pall of grief over the camp.
According to information released by the Narayanpur Superintendent of Police’s office, the incident occurred in the early hours at Camp Kodnar under Kohkameta police station limits. The constable, identified as Pingal Juri (Constable No. 428), reportedly fired at himself using his service rifle, sustaining a severe head injury that led to profuse bleeding. Fellow personnel immediately arranged to shift him to the district hospital in Narayanpur, but doctors declared him dead before arrival.
Police officials said preliminary findings indicate the incident appears to be a case of suicide. Initial inquiries suggest that the constable had been facing health related issues, which may have contributed to the extreme step. However, officers emphasised that this assessment is based on preliminary information and that all aspects of the case are being examined in detail.
The police administration has initiated all mandatory legal procedures, including inquest formalities and documentation, and a detailed investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances leading to the incident. “No conclusion will be drawn until every fact and circumstance has been thoroughly verified,” police officials said.
The incident has left fellow jawans at the camp deeply shaken, with colleagues expressing shock and sorrow over the sudden loss. Senior officers said the administration is closely monitoring the situation and extending necessary support to personnel, while ensuring that the inquiry is conducted in a transparent and systematic manner.