A head constable of the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) deployed outside the Union Finance Ministry allegedly shot himself with his service weapon on Tuesday. Police said that no suicide note was found. The deceased identified as Jai Narain (48) was posted on guard duty near gate number 2 of North Block. According to Madhur Verma, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi district, the incident occurred around 12.40 pm.
“Jai Narain was rushed to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. Police have recovered a CCTV footage in which the victim can be seen shooting himself with his service carbine,” said the DCP adding that further investigation is underway.
