- An army personnel died from a bullet injury in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir
- The soldier was posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles and on sentry duty at the time
- The incident occurred at the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri
An army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.
The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri town, late Saturday, the officials said.
They said his colleagues heard a gunshot from his post and rushed to the scene to find him dead on-the-spot.
It was not immediately clear whether the soldier died of suicide or accidental discharge from his rifle, the officials said, adding police have started inquest proceedings to ascertain the cause of his death.
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