Cop shoots self?
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2022:
A 36 year-old personnel of 8th Manipur Rifles allegedly attempted to commit suicide with his service weapon today at around 10 am and he currently is undergoing treatment at the ICU of Raj Medicity.
The personnel Md Sahidur (36), s/o Tomba of Yairipok Tulihal Awang Leikai is attached with Thoubal commando and his condition is said to be critical.
According to sources, Sahidur shot himself on his head and neck while on duty at a place between Charangpat Khongja Wangma and Nepra under Thoubal police station.
As per his duty companions, Sahidur was seen talking on a phone before he went to an isolated place and shot himself with his service weapon.
Other personnel who were also on duty reported that they heard about four rounds of firing, following which they traced the sound and found Sahidur lying unconsciously with bullet injuries on his head and neck.
He was first taken to a nearby hospital before being admitted to Raj Medicity.
The bullets have been removed.
Thoubal police have registered a suo moto case.