HP soldier shoots himself dead in Jammu

Rifleman Yogesh Kumar was on guard duty at Kullian camp in Miran Sahib area on the outskirts of the city when he shot himself in the head

An armyman allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle inside a camp here, officials said on Wednesday.

Yogesh Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, died on the spot and later his body was taken to hospital by police for postmortem examination. (Image for representational purpose)

Rifleman Yogesh Kumar was on guard duty at Kullian camp in Miran Sahib area on the outskirts of the city when he shot himself in the head, the officials said.

Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, died on the spot and later his body was taken to hospital by police for postmortem examination.

Police have started inquest proceedings.