Udampur, Sep 23 : A Village Defence Guard (VDC) member in Udampur district of Jammu region shot himself dead with his service rifle on Saturday evening.
An official told news agency Kashmir Scroll (KS) that a 50-year-old VDC member identified as Babu Ram, son of Dina Nath from Dudu village, Tehsil Latti, reportedly committed suicide at his home.
He was taken to a nearby hospital by his family, but was pronounced dead on arrival by doctors the official further added.
Meanwhile, A case has been registered and an investigation under relevant sections of the law has been initiated, according to a police officer speaking to news agency Kashmir Scroll. (KS)