Chhattisgarh Armed Force Official Shoots Himself Dead With Service Rifle In Nava Raipur

Raipur: A 45-year-old Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) official shockingly shot himself dead with his service rifle at his barrack in Nava Raipur on Sunday leaving the entire battalion in chaos. The deceased, identified as Anil Singh Gaharwar, a company commander belonging to CAF's 14th battalion, allegedly shot himself around 8 pm at his barrack in the Police Headquarters.

According to the sources, colleagues who heard the gunshots rushed to his room, only to find him dead. Gaharwar, originally from Madhya Pradesh , had been posted in Nava Raipur. His family, residing in Durg district, has been informed about the incident.

Following the incident, the Raipur police initiated an investigation into the matter to ascertain the exact reason behind Gaharwar's suicide once his family arrived.

Further legal action into the matter is being carried out.