Sukma: A CRPF Sub-Inspector died after sustaining a gunshot wound in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav, posted at the Mettagudam camp, allegedly shot himself with his service weapon. Following the incident, fellow personnel rushed him to the Ilmaguda camp for immediate medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
Incident Occurred Around Midnight
According to reports, the incident took place between 12:00 AM and 12:30 AM. Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav (son of Ramanand Yadav), attached to the 131st Battalion of the CRPF at the Mettagudam camp, shot himself with his service weapon for reasons yet unknown.
The sound of the gunshot caused a stir among the personnel and officers present at the camp. They immediately transported the injured Sub-Inspector to the Ilmaguda camp via a field ambulance for emergency treatment.
Death During Treatment
Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav received medical care at the Ilmaguda camp but could not be saved; he passed away during treatment. Upon being informed of the incident, the concerned officials and police initiated the necessary procedures.
Investigation into the Reason for the Extreme Step Underway
The police have registered a case regarding the incident. Details regarding the circumstances that led the Sub-Inspector to take this step have not yet come to light. The police are investigating all aspects of the incident.
Meanwhile, arrangements are being made to transport the mortal remains of the deceased to his native village following the mandatory inquest and post-mortem examination. The exact cause of the incident will become clear only after the investigation is concluded.
