Son of Cong MLA shoots self, suicide note found; police denies foul play

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Sixteen-year-old Vaibhav Yadav, son of Congress MLA from Bargi, committed suicide by shooting himself on Thursday.

Vaibhav, son of Congress MLA from Sanjay Yadav, killed himself with a licensed revolver. He was a class 12 student.

The incident took place around 4 pm. He was taken to a hospital with a gunshot injury to his skull. Doctors declared him dead after a few minutes. Family members informed that he had shot himself inside the washroom.

Jabalpur SP Siddhartha Bahuguna told that it is a clear case of suicide and the matter is being inquired into. Police have found a suicide note at the spot, saying he was solely responsible for this step and no one should held accountable.

Police suspect that he was reeling under depression and there are some psychological aspects which would be examined. Senior police officials including political leaders had reached the spot after receiving this information. The police have registered a case under section 174 of the CrPC and started investigation.

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