CRPF constable commits ‘suicide’

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Tura (Meghalaya): A CRPF constable allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver in West Garo Hills district, police said on Thursday. The Superintendent of Police, West Garo Hills, M.G.R. Kumar, said the constable had completed his duty and was returning to his quarters at Dakopgre locality of the town when he allegedly shot himself on Wednesday night. “He was still alive when he was found but he died on the way to the hospital. Prima facie it seems to be a case of suicide, Kumar said. The reason for the extreme step taken by the constable is yet to be ascertained, he said.