Examiner Bureau | Jammu:
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel allegedly shot himself in the head with his service rifle at Jammu Airport on Tuesday, leaving him critically injured, officials said.
The incident took place outside the airport’s exit gate, where the jawan, identified as Sunil Jasrotia, was deployed on security duty, they said.
According to preliminary information, Jasrotia, a resident of Kathua district, allegedly used his service weapon to shoot himself. The gunshot caused panic at the airport, following which his colleagues rushed to the spot.
CISF personnel found Jasrotia lying in a pool of blood and immediately shifted him to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for treatment, officials said.
His condition was reported to be critical.
The circumstances that allegedly prompted the jawan to take the extreme step were not immediately known.
Officials said further details would emerge as the circumstances surrounding the incident are ascertained. Police and concerned authorities are expected to examine the circumstances leading up to the incident.
