Major from Jalandhar shoots himself in J-K

His family says the young officer showed no signs of distress

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A Major from Jalandhar’s Laddewali, stationed at the Akhnoor border in Jammu and Kashmir, tragically committed suicide on Thursday. Identified as
Mubarak Singh Padda, an ASC officer, his body was brought back to Jalandhar for the final rites, honored with the tricolor.

Major Ramit Singh, who served alongside Padda, mentioned they trained together and Major Mubarak was posted in various locations, including Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir.

The reason for Padda’s actions remains unknown, but it is confirmed he took his own life. Investigations are ongoing.

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Padda, happily married for two years, has a brother serving in the Indian Air Force. His family is bewildered as he showed no signs of distress.

After locking himself in a room, Padda shot himself, according to family sources. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at
Udhampur Command Hospital.

Major Ramit Singh confirmed Padda’s posting in the 28 Infantry Brigade Sundarbani.

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