Punjab Police constable shoots self during Republic Day function in Ludhiana

A constable of Punjab Police shot himself dead with AK-47 rifle during Republic Day function a government school in Jagraon, around 45-kilometers from Ludhiana.

The police constable has been identified as 44-year-old Manjit Singh. He was posted as gunman of the Jagraon City police station house officer.

According to Punjab Police officials the constable was depressed because of some family problems.

Police have seized the deceased constable’s body and have sent it for post mortem to civil hospital.

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