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Cachar (Assam) [India], October 20 (ANI): A police constable allegedly shot himself with his service weapon in Silchar, Cachar district, Assam, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Ishwar Singha. Also Read | International Kashmir Marathon: Valley's First-Ever Marathon Flagged Off by Omar Abdullah and Bollywood Star Suniel Shetty, Over 2,000 Athletes Run From Srinagar's Polo Stadium (Watch Videos).
Numal Mahatta, Superintendent of Police for Cachar district, told ANI that information was received regarding Ishwar Singha, 51, of Katakuama village under Ratabari police station, Cachar DEF. After completing sentry duty at Circuit House, Silchar, he returned to his rest room and shot himself with his service firearm. "Immediately, a police team, including senior officers, arrived at the scene and rushed him to Silchar Medical College & Hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
His family members have been informed and are on their way. An inquest over the body is in progress. The firearm and empty cartridge have been seized, and his rest room has been sealed," SP Mahatta said.
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