Mangalore, Feb 22, 2014 : A CRPF jawan hailing from Maharashtra, shot himself dead near the NMPT at Panambur on February 22, Saturday.
According to sources, the soldier identified as Sandeep Sarkatte (38) shot himself in the stomach using a gun which was in his possession.
It has been reliably gathered that harassment from higher-ups drove him to the drastic step of suicide. Sources indicated that he was not sanctioned leave by the higher authorities despite his repeated appeals.
The body has been shifted to the hospital for a post-mortem. Panambur police have registered a case and are investigating.