Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 7: A policeman posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader died today afternoon after his service rifle went off accidentally in Kupwara district.
An official said that the cop, who was posted at the residence of BJP district president Kupwara, Abdul Rehman Lone, died when his service rifle went off accidentally.
He said soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby hospital. However, he was declared dead on arrival.
He has been identified as Bikram Sharma and was posted at the residence of BJP district president in Awoora area.