SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) head constable died in mysterious circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district while an unidentified body was found on Monday in Kulgam district.
The head constable was found dead late Sunday evening. Officials said that he suddenly fell unconscious. “He was immediately shifted to the district hospital in Anantnag town where doctors said he was dead on arrival,” said officials.
The head constable was identified as Kharat Prakash of G Coy 116 Battalion of CRPF. He was on duty in Anantnag district jail.
“Police have registered a case in this incident and investigation started to determine the exact cause of death of the CRPF head constable,” the officials said.
Officials also said that an unidentified body was found on Monday near Tukutachloo village of Kulgam.
“The body was first spotted by locals, who then informed the police. The police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained,” officials said. (IANS)
