Army sepoy dies after gunshot injury at Pune’s NDA, probe underway

Pune, September 17: A 46-year-old security personnel stationed at the National Defence Academy (NDA) succumbed to a gunshot injury five days after the incident occurred, police announced on Thursday. The unfortunate incident transpired on September 11 when the jawan was stationed in a guard room at the NDA campus in the Khadakwasla area of the city.

According to a senior police official, the injured jawan, identified as R K Singh and attached to the Defence Security Corps at the NDA, was immediately transported to the Command Hospital in Wanowrie for urgent medical attention following the gunshot wound. Tragically, Singh passed away while receiving treatment on Wednesday.

The incident came to light when another sentry on duty at a nearby tower heard the sound of gunfire, swiftly descended, and discovered the injured jawan. The witness promptly notified the control room, which led to Singh's transfer to the Command Hospital. The bullet, as per the official, entered through Singh's neck and emerged from the rear side. A post-mortem examination was conducted at Sassoon Hospital, and the deceased's body was subsequently handed over to his relatives.

An accidental death report (ADR) has been registered in connection with the tragic event. Police have stated that they are currently investigating the circumstances leading to the gunshot injury, and it remains too early to determine whether it was an accidental firing or a case of suicide. As of now, the probe into the incident is ongoing.