Rohtak: 14-year-old wrestler shoots himself dead with father’s licensed revolver

Class 8 student was found in the storeroom of his house; police launch probe to determine the motive behind the extreme step

A 14-year-old junior wrestler allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his father’s licensed revolver at their residence in Rohtak on Monday evening.

The body was handed over to the family following a post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered. (HT Photo for representation)

Police said the victim, a Class 8 student who was actively training for wrestling competitions, was found dead by his family in the storeroom of their house under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Model Township police station.

Family members reported rushing to the room after hearing a gunshot, where they found the boy with a fatal head wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared brought dead on arrival.

IMT station house officer Ashwani Kumar said preliminary findings point toward suicide, and a forensic team has since processed the scene for evidence.

While the weapon has been confirmed as the father’s licensed firearm, investigators are still questioning relatives and acquaintances to uncover why the teenager took such a step.

The body was handed over to the family following a post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered.