JALAH, June 16 - An SSB jawan named Dulal Sarma (48) of 32 Bn SSB stationed at Kokilabari Agricultural Farm under Simla Police Station in Baksa district committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle this morning.
Police said Sarma who hails from neighbouring Gihjhari, Ghograpar in Nalbari district killed himself with his service carbine rifle. The incident took place around 3.30 am inside the camp.
Two bullets pierced his chest, while four empty cartridges and a carbine were recovered from the spot. The body was later taken to Mushalpur for postmortem.
He leaves behind his wife and three children. The reason behind the suicide is not known.
