Jammu Kashmir: Policeman Sustains Gunshot Injury at Railway Station

SRINAGAR: A police constable was hospitalised on Saturday after sustaining a gunshot wound from his service weapon at Jammu Railway Station.

An official said that, the injured policeman has been identified as Selection Grade Constable (SgCt) Shokat Ahmed, Belt No. 256/GRP J, aged 37, a resident of Anantnag and currently posted with GRP Jammu.

The constable sustained injuries from his service AK-47 rifle while on duty at Morcha No. 4 of the railway station. He was immediately shifted to GMC Jammu for medical treatment, official said.

Meanwhile, senior officers have reached the spot, and an inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the exact cause and circumstances leading to the incident, official said. (KNC)