Jammu: An Agniveer died of “self-inflicted gunshot injury” along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district, the Army said on Saturday.
Recently inducted Agniveer Amritpal Singh was found dead with a bullet injury in a forward post on October 11.
“In an unfortunate incident, Agniveer Amritpal Singh died while on sentry duty in Rajouri Sector, due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury. A Court of Inquiry to ascertain more details is in progress,” the Army’s Jammu-based White Knight Corps wrote on X.
It said the mortal remains of the deceased, accompanied by a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and four other ranks, were transported to his home town in a civil ambulance hired by the Agniveer unit.
The accompanying Army personnel also attended his last rites, the Army said.
It said the cause of death being a self-inflicted injury, no guard of honour or military funeral was provided, in accordance with the existing policy.
“Indian Army offers deepest condolences to the bereaved family,” the post read.
