Doda labourer dies by suicide in Kargil, probe launch 

Kargil, July 01: A 28-year-old labourer from Doda district in Jammu division was found dead by suicide in a rented room in the Saliskote area of Kargil late last night, police said.

Official sources said that the deceased has been identified as Shakeel Ahmed, son of Nazir Ahmed, a resident of Paray Pur, Tehsil Gundana, District Doda, who was temporarily living in Ludna, Shekipur. Shakeel had arrived in Saliskote around June 12 to work as a labourer and was sharing accommodation with two others.

According to police sources, Shakeel had complained of stomach pain and stayed back while his roommates went to work. Around 1 PM, when the others returned, they found the door locked from inside. On peeking through the window, they discovered Shakeel hanging.

Police reached the spot soon after being informed and secured the area. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team also arrived at the scene and entered the room by breaking through a window.

“Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide,” a police officer said. “No signs of forced entry or struggle were observed at the site.”

Post-mortem of the body is currently underway, and the deceased’s father and uncle have arrived in Kargil. Further investigation is ongoing. (JKNS)