Sultanpur (UP), Mar 29 (PTI) A police inspector posted at Akhandnagar police station here suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday, an official said.
Arun Kumar Dwivedi was rushed to the Government Medical College in Sultanpur. However, given the critical nature of his condition, doctors subsequently referred him to the Trauma Centre in Lucknow.
Senior police officials have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Superintendent of Police Charu Nigam said that the incident occurred around 6 pm. Prima facie evidence suggests that the gunshot may have resulted from an accidental discharge.
The inspector sustained the gunshot wound below his right shoulder, police said.
At the time of the incident, the inspector’s personal licensed revolver was found lying at the scene, alongside visible blood spatters. The room was found to be locked from the inside.
All aspects of the case are currently being thoroughly examined, she said. PTI COR NAV HIG HIG
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