Ahmedabad: Policeman Commits Suicide with INSAS Rifle Two Days Before New CP Office Inauguration

A police officer, serving as a guard at the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner’s office, reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself with an INSAS rifle. The officer has been identified as Police Constable Jitendra Ranjitbhai Waja. The police have registered an accidental death and started the investigation. Following the incident, the city police commissioner offered condolences to the deceased’s family and ordered a thorough investigation into the case.

Reason for Suicide Unknown

Jitendra Waja was assigned duty at the new police commissioner’s office just two days ago. He was also handed a rifle and around 20 cartridges two days prior. The reason behind the suicide remains unknown.

High-Ranking Police Officers Begin Investigation

The suicide, which occurred late last night, was reported early in the morning. Given that the incident took place at the new police commissioner’s office, high-ranking police officers have been instructed to commence an investigation. The police headquarters had a flag hoisting ceremony early in the morning on August 15th. The police commissioner paid tribute during the ceremony.