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THE HINDU

BSF jawan commits suicide in J&K

Srinagar: A Border Security Force jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Havaldar Hari Om Sharma of 133 battalion posted at Natnoosa camp shot himself with his service rifle on Friday, a BSF spokesman said.

The motive for the step was not immediately known, he said. The body has been sent for post-mortem and its report is awaited.

Sunday, Jan 28, 2007