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On Friday, an inspector from the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a jungle warfare unit under the CRPF, reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound using his service rifle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
The incident occurred at approximately 11 am within the premises of the 170th battalion headquarters of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Bijapur town. This town is situated about 400 km away from the state capital Raipur. A senior police official confirmed these details.
Notably, the CRPF and its specialized CoBRA unit play a significant role in anti-Naxal operations within the south Bastar region, encompassing three districts, including Dantewada.
“Inspector Safi Akhtar, belonging to CoBRA 210th battalion, shot himself with an AK-47 rifle. On hearing the gunshots, his colleagues rushed there and found him seriously injured,” the official said.
After being taken to a nearby hospital, Akhtar succumbed to his injuries, he added.
The commando, stationed at the Mokur camp of CoBRA, had recently arrived in Bijapur and was expected to continue his journey to Delhi for his scheduled leave, he mentioned.
“Prima facie the reason for suicide appears to be some family issues. However, no suicide note was found at the spot and an investigation is underway to ascertain the exact reason that prompted him to take the extreme step,” the official added.
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