SRINAGAR – In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, an Indiansoldier committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle inRamban district.

The 28-year-old soldier, Asangeppa Madar, shot himself at R-Center Camp inBanihal area of the district, KMS news reported.

After hearing the gunshot, the colleagues rushed towards him and found himin a pool of blood, an Indian army official said.

The solider was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead bydoctors. A case has been registered in this regard to initiateinvestigation.

The number of suicide amongst Indian troops and police personnel rose to501 in occupied Kashmir since January 2007 till date.