J&K cop injured in accidental firing

Srinagar, Feb 29 (IANS) A local policeman was injured on Thursday when his rifle went off accidentally in J&K’s Pulwama district.

A senior police officer said that the constable was injured in his foot when his rifle went off in the Arigam village of the district.

The constable was on duty at the time of the accident.

“The policeman has been shifted to hospital for treatment. Doctors have described his condition as stable,” police said.

–IANS

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