An Army officer allegedly shot himself dead at a forward post in the Tangdhar sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Photo for representation only.
Srinagar, January 18
An Army officer allegedly shot himself dead at a forward post in the Tangdhar sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Major Fayazullah Khan, a company commander of 6 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, they said.
The officials said the reason behind the officer taking such an extreme step was not immediately known. — PTI