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Crime
Haryana Police Head Constable Found Shot Dead on Duty, Service Weapon Nearby
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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A Haryana police head constable was discovered dead from gunshot wounds while on duty, with his service gun found beside him, authorities said.
A senior police constable in Haryana was found dead on duty after sustaining gunshot injuries, with his official service weapon lying next to his body, officials confirmed. The incident was reported from a police outpost in the state, though the exact location has not been disclosed pending the investigation.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the discovery and secured the area. Preliminary forensic examination indicated that the constable was shot at close range, but the source of the bullet remains unidentified.
The Haryana Police have launched a formal inquiry, and a team of investigators is examining the constable's recent assignments and any possible threats. No motive or suspect has been publicly named, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The department has also placed the constable's service gun under custody for ballistic analysis, aiming to trace the weapon's trajectory and link it to any other cases, if applicable.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of police personnel on duty, prompting senior officials to reiterate their commitment to a thorough and transparent investigation.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the discovery and secured the area. Preliminary forensic examination indicated that the constable was shot at close range, but the source of the bullet remains unidentified.
The Haryana Police have launched a formal inquiry, and a team of investigators is examining the constable's recent assignments and any possible threats. No motive or suspect has been publicly named, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The department has also placed the constable's service gun under custody for ballistic analysis, aiming to trace the weapon's trajectory and link it to any other cases, if applicable.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of police personnel on duty, prompting senior officials to reiterate their commitment to a thorough and transparent investigation.