Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): An assistant sub-inspector with the Jammu and Kashmir police was found dead in his room in the Ahmad Nagar area of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
The officer, identified as Mohammad Shafi, was discovered unconscious in his room by a senior police official. Emergency services were immediately contacted, and Shafi was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival, officials said.
Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. It was not immediately known whether the cop ended his life by suicide or there were other factors leading to his death. It was also not clear whether the police officer died a natural death or it was a case of murder.
The District Police Srinagar also did not update about the incident on its official X handle where it usually updates about criminal cases.
Pertinently, the Jammu and Kashmir was in news recently after 50 of its personnel were awarded by the Government of India for their exemplary service while fighting.
As per the list of the Government of India, the awards include Medal for Gallantry (GM), President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the eve of the 78th Independence Day, which was celebrated on August 15 across the country.
