Zaffer Iqbal
Barmulla, July 31(GNS):A BSF Assistant Sub-Inspector was found dead with a bullet injury at his place of posting in Boniyar area of Baramulla district on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as ASI Shiv Dutt, S/o Late Shimru Singh, R/o Shoran, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. He was about 56 years old, an official told GNS.
Officials said Singh was serving with 175 Bn BSF and was posted with E Company, Boniyar.
According to official sources, the ASI was found dead with a bullet mark. It is suspected that he died after shooting himself with his service rifle.
A police team from Police Station Boniyar reached the spot immediately and has taken up an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to his death.
Further details are awaited.(GNS)
