New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) A 32-year-old police personnel deployed at the residence of a senior Congress leader in Chanakyapuri here was injured after he allegedly shot himself by accident on Monday, officials said.

The victim is a Meghalaya Police constable. He suffered a gunshot injury and was admitted to the RML hospital, they said.

Police said it is being investigated if he accidently fired from his service rifle or tried to commit suicide.

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