Nagrota (Jammu), Feb 19: Army jawan Agniveer Dheeraj Kumar Gupta (Army No. A5600727X), aged about 24 from Jethpur village, Aurai, Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly took his own life with his service INSAS rifle while on duty, sources confirmed.
The incident occurred in the Nagrota military area, prompting an immediate probe by Army authorities to ascertain the reasons behind the tragic act.
No official statement has been released yet, but investigations are underway amid ongoing concerns over soldier welfare under the Agniveer scheme. The family has been informed, and support measures are in place.
