Mumbai. A 25-year-old sailor of the Indian Navy allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle on a ship at Mumbai Port. This information was given by an official on Sunday. The incident took place on the naval warship on Saturday afternoon and the Navy has ordered an inquiry into the incident, the official said. The officer said the sailor went to a chamber on the ship and allegedly shot himself.
He died on the spot. The official said the exact reason behind the suicide is yet unknown, but the police suspect that the sailor may have taken this step due to some domestic issues. He said that a case of accidental death has been registered. When contacted, a Navy spokesperson said that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. (Language)
