J&K: One Killed After Policeman’s Rifle Accidently Went Off In Pulwama, Case Registered

The person who died was identified as Mohd Asif Padroo.

The person was immediately evacuated to the hospital by the police after the incident where he succumed to his injuries.

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New Delhi: One person got killed after a rifle of a policeman on duty at Haal Pulwama went off accidently, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday. The person was immediately evacuated to the hospital by the police after the incident where he succumed to his injuries.

The person who died was identified as Mohd Asif Padroo. He was a resident of Poterwaal Shopian, ANI reported. A case was registered and the policeman was arrested.

"Today while on duty at Haal Pulwama, rifle of a Policeman accidentally went off resulting in injuries to a person. Injured person was immediately evacuated to the hospital by Police," news agency ANI quoted ADGP Kashmir as saying.

J&K | Today while on duty at Haal Pulwama, rifle of a Policeman accidentally went off resulting in injuries to a person. Injured person was immediately evacuated to the hospital by Police: ADGP Kashmir (1/2)

— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2022

"Lateron, the injured person namely Mohd Asif Padroo resident of Poterwaal Shopian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Case registered and policeman arrested. Further investigation ongoing." he added.

Lateron, the injured person namely Mohd Asif Padroo resident of Poterwaal Shopian succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Case registered and policeman arrested. Further investigation ongoing: ADGP Kashmir (2/2)

— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2022

Investigation is on, further details awaited.

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