Srinagar, May 16 (NVI): A probationary sub-inspector (PSI) of Jammu and Kashmir Police allegedly shot his wife dead before attempting to end his own life in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Saturday.
Officials sources that the incident took place late Friday night at a Special Operations Group (SOG) camp in the Kandi area of Kupwara district.
The accused officer has been identified as Deep Singh, a probationary PSI posted at the SOG camp. He reportedly had a quarrel with his wife, Bhawana, following which he allegedly opened fire on her in a fit of rage, killing her on the spot.
After the incident, Singh allegedly shot himself and sustained critical injuries. He was immediately shifted to SKIMS Srinagar for treatment, officials said.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and further investigation has been initiated.(NVI)
