Srinagar: A soldier ended his life by shooting himself dead with a service rifle at a camp in Awantipora area of south Kashmir on Monday.
Official sources said at about 1550 hours, the soldier Mohit of army’s 34 RR, who was presently attached with Victor Force, committed suicide by using his personal weapon.
They said that soon after hearing the firing sound, his colleagues rushed towards him and took him to hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. It was not immediately known as to why the soldier took the extreme step, they added.
A police officer also confirmed the incident and said that further proceedings are underway. (GNS)

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