BSF jawan attempts suicide in Jammu and Kashmir

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly attempted suicide today by shooting himself while patrolling in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
    
Head constable Duli Chand of 45th Battalion of the BSF was with a road opening party (ROP) when he suddenly shot himself in the neck with his own service rifle at village Janbazpora, 50 km from here, the spokesman said.
    
His colleagues immediately shifted him to district hospital Baramulla where he was provided initial treatment, the spokesman said, adding he was later admitted to Army base hospital here for specialised treatment.
    
The spokesman said the police have registered a case and started investigation to ascertain the motive behind his taking the extreme step.
     
However, sources quoting his colleagues said Chand was upset over the past couple of days apparently due to some "family problem" and tried to end his life while on patrolling duty.