Jammu, Oct. 25 -- A police constable was seriously injured on Saturday after his service rifle went off accidentally near the Jammu railway station, officials said.

Selection Grade Constable Showkat Ahmad sustained a bullet injury to his abdomen when his rifle discharged accidentally around 8:30 am while he was on duty, they said.

The injured officer was immediately rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital by his colleagues for treatment, officials added.

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