NEW DELHI: A soldier died from a bullet fired from his service rifle outside a military hospital in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
Police have started inquest proceedings to ascertain whether the soldier died of accidental firing or committed suicide, they said.
The soldier-driver was waiting in a parked medicine supply vehicle in the main town when he was hit by the fatal gunshot.
His colleagues rushed to the scene on hearing the gunfire and found him in a pool of blood. The armyman was rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead, the officials said.
Police have started inquest proceedings to ascertain whether the soldier died of accidental firing or committed suicide, they said.
The soldier-driver was waiting in a parked medicine supply vehicle in the main town when he was hit by the fatal gunshot.
His colleagues rushed to the scene on hearing the gunfire and found him in a pool of blood. The armyman was rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead, the officials said.
You may also like
Sania Mirza shares Farah Khan's dance break amidst pickleball match
BREAKING: Prince William and Kate Middleton pay emotional Southport visit and meet traumatised families
Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals truth behind facelift after cruel comments
'Inexplicable' - Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres dragged into bitter Ballon d'Or row
Enzo Maresca's Liverpool title verdict speaks volumes as Chelsea boss agrees with Arne Slot
