Nepal

Army man commits suicide by shooting himself

KathmanduPati July 14, 2021

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JALESHWOR – An army man has committed suicide by shooting himself at Ranabhim Barracks of the Nepal Army at Jaleshwor municipality-9 of Mahottari district this morning.

Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Mahottari, Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Bista said that Ambir Tamang, 23, of Likhu Tamakoshi rural municipality-5 in Ramechhap district killed himself at around 6:00 am.

Ambir with computer code no 288861 shot himself in his left temple with 5.5 mini INSAS rifle he was carrying. He was on duty from 3:00 am to 6:00 am.

Reason behind the incident has not been ascertained yet. A team under the command of Police Inspector from District Police Office, Mahottari, has been deputed towards the incident site for further investigation into the case.