Assam Rifles jawan ‘dies by suicide’ in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district

As per a complaint filed by the havildar of the company, Prijesh M, a single round of gunshot was heard. Subsequently, a few soldiers were awoken by the sound and started searching the company’s premises. The jawans found a body with a bullet wound on the chin, lying on a rock adjacent to the COB temple. The service rifle issued to the victim and a fired cartridge were recovered from the spot, added sources.

The reason is yet to be ascertained and no suicide note has been found. A case has been registered by the police station concerned in connection with the incident.