ASI accidently shoots himself dead in Sangrur

The police said the incident took place at around 8am when five bullets were fired from a carbine

Published on: Jun 10, 2020, 23:18:33 IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By HT Correspondent, SANGRUR

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An assistant sub inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police was killed after he accidentally shot himself on Wednesday, said senior police officials.

Krishan Dev, 50, was posted at a check post on the Punjab and Haryana border at Kadail.

The police said the incident took place at around 8am when five bullets were fired from a carbine. He died on the spot.

“It seems Krishan Dev died in accidentally firing. Police are investigating the case from different angles and the body has been sent for post-mortem,” said Moonak deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Buta Singh.

Police have initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

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