Srinagar, March 07: An Army man today shot himself dead with his service rifle while on duty in Langate belt of border district kupwara police said.
Birender Sinha (24) of the 30RR shot himself dead with his service rifle around 0645 hours. He was on duty in the HQ langate.
One bullet pierced his head the official said.
It was immediately not clear as to why he ended his life.
Meanwhile station house Officer langate John Mohd confirmed this incident and said a team rushed to the spot and an investigation is underway.