Soldier dies in accidental fire in North Kashmir

Kupwara :  A soldier died instantly after his service rifle went off accidently in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

  Police sources told KNT that Havaldar Rakesh Kumar affiliated with 8 Jat Regiment was posted with Army’s 160 TA Headquarters at Hirri area of Kupwara. His service rifle went off accidentally and the bullet hit his chest.

   He died on spot. A case in this regard has been registered an investigation set into motion,” a police official said. (KNT)