Gumla: A constable posted at Mahabuwang police station in Simdega district died after his service rifle accidentally went off on Sunday morning, police said.The deceased was identified as Raju Tirkey (40) , a resident of Ranchi. He was posted at Mahabuwang police station and had just completed sentry duty when the mishap occurred around 10 am.According to police, Tirkey was returning after duty when his service rifle suddenly fired. The bullet struck the upper part of his throat and exited through his forehead, leaving him critically injured. He was immediately rushed to Sadar Hospital, Simdega, where doctors declared him dead.Simdega SP Shrikant S Khotre, deputy SP Ranveer Singh and other police officers reached the hospital and expressed deep sorrow over the death of the constable.Later in the evening, a condolence meeting was organised at the police line, where the SP and other officers paid heartfelt homage to the departed soul. Police jawans also gave a final salute to Tirkey by reversing their rifles.Expressing shock over the untimely death of the jawan, SP Khotre assured all possible help to the bereaved family.“A very tragic incident occurred when our jawan died due to accidental fire from his service rifle on Sunday. Tirkey hailed from Ranchi,” said Simdega SDPO Baiju Oraon.
