18-year-old girl dies of gunshot wound from licensed gun in J&K's Reasi

An 18-year-old girl died after allegedly suffering a gunshot wound from a licensed firearm at her residence in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said on Monday.

Priyanka Devi, a resident of Panassa village in the Thakrakote area, allegedly fired the licensed gun at her home late Sunday night, resulting in her death on the spot, officials said.

A preliminary investigation suggests that she died by suicide, though the motive behind the alleged act was not immediately known, they said.

Police have initiated inquest proceedings and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, officials added.  (with inputs from PTI)