New Delhi, August 29: An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) of Delhi Police has been admitted to the hospital after he allegedly shot himself with his service revolver during his duty on Sunday.

According to Delhi Police, the incident happened at 8:30 in the morning, when ASI Ramchandra, who was posted in a PCR, allegedly shot himself on his shoulder, with his service revolver. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh Man Held for Murder of Girlfriend's Husband in Madiaon.

The ASI was then rushed to the hospital, where his condition is now said to be out of danger, said police. Delhi Police further said that in his statement Ramchandra has said that he has been going through depression for the last few days. Also Read | Fahim Machmach, Who Made Extortion Calls on Behalf of Chhota Shakeel, Dies of COVID-19 in Karachi: Reports.

The investigation is underway by the police.

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