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Ashiq Butt | August 12, 2024 | 08:17 PM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir, Poonch | Follow on Google News

Police Officer Dies in Accidental Rifle Discharge in Poonch District

Police Officer Dies in Accidental Rifle Discharge in Poonch District

Key Highlights:

• Police officer Mohd Asif dies from an accidental discharge of his rifle.
• Incident occurred near ITI, Surankote in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
• Asif was assigned as a security officer to DDC member Sohail Malik.

A tragic incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, as a police officer lost his life due to the accidental discharge of his service rifle. The incident took place near the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Surankote.

The deceased officer, identified as Mohd Asif, was a resident of Surankote and served as the personal security officer to District Development Council (DDC) member Sohail Malik.

According to officials, the mishap occurred unexpectedly while Asif was on duty. The exact circumstances leading to the discharge of his weapon remain unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.

The sound of the rifle going off attracted the attention of nearby individuals, who rushed to the scene only to find the officer gravely injured.

Despite efforts to save him, Asif succumbed to his injuries at the site of the incident. His body was subsequently transported to a local medical facility, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of death.

This unfortunate event has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among law enforcement personnel who worked closely with Asif.

He was known for his dedication and professionalism, making his sudden death all the more tragic.

Authorities are expected to release further details following the post-mortem and completion of the investigation.

Meanwhile, condolences have been pouring in from colleagues, officials, and members of the public, mourning the loss of a committed officer who died in the line of duty.

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