In an unexpected turn of events, a Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) officer found himself under fire at the Ram Temple complex in an incident that left him injured. Struck by a bullet to the chest, the injured officer was swiftly transferred to the Trauma Centre in Lucknow for urgent medical attention.
Upon receiving the distressing news, IG Ayodhya range, Praveen Kumar, promptly arrived at the scene. However, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain shrouded in mystery. Authorities are yet to ascertain whether the officer fell victim to an external assailant or was inadvertently struck by a bullet from his own firearm, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation.
Responding to the incident, an official probe has been launched to uncover the truth behind the shooting.
Initial reports suggest that the officer, identified as Ram Prasad, aged 53, was fulfilling his duties within the temple premises when the unfortunate incident occurred. Colleagues quickly sprang into action, transporting him to the district hospital before he was subsequently referred to Lucknow for specialized medical care.
As authorities delve deeper into the matter, police personnel stationed in the vicinity are undergoing thorough interrogation to shed light on the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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