Updated On: 19 June, 2024 03:59 PM IST | Ayodhya | mid-day online correspondent
An official said that the incident occurred at 5.25 am on Wednesday. It is being probed whether it is a case of accidental firing or suicide

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An Uttar Pradesh Police official who had been deployed at the Ram temple in Ayodhya reportedly died after allegedly being hit by a bullet from his own weapon, with police saying they are probing if it is a case of accidental firing or suicide, reported the PTI.
According to the PTI, the deceased cop was identified as 25-year-old Shatrughan Vishwakarma. He was deployed as part of the Special Security Force (SSF) set to provide security at the temple premises.