Meerut, March 4 -- In a suspected case of death by suicide, a Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) jawan was found dead at the residence of an inspector general (IG) in Moradabad.

According to the police, constable Shubham Kumar, 25, died on the spot after his INSAS rifle went off under his chin. Due to the TRB (three round burst) system installed in the rifle, three bullets were fired in succession, shattering his head.

Kumar was posted as a sentry there. The incident occurred on Monday evening while Shubham was on duty. The police and forensic team reached the spot and conducted an investigation. The reason behind the incident has not yet been determined. Police are investigating whether Shubham committed suicide, or he died due to an ...