Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Bihar Constable Shoots Self with AK-47, Condition Stable
A police officer in Bihar, India, named Amlesh Kumar, was hurt after he apparently shot himself with his rifle.
It happened while he was working.
He's part of a special police team.
Nobody knows exactly why he did it, and the police are trying to figure it out.
He was taken to the hospital, and is now stable.
Police have taken his gun and phone as part of the investigation.
They are trying to understand what happened to prevent similar situations in the future.
A Bihar police constable, Amlesh Kumar, allegedly shot himself with an AK-47 rifle.
The incident occurred while he was on duty in Kaimur district.
Kumar, 26, was a member of the Quick Response Team (QRT) of the district police.
He was taken to a local hospital and then referred to Varanasi for treatment.
The exact cause of the incident is unknown; investigation is ongoing.
- Who
- Amlesh Kumar, a 26-year-old constable.
- What
- A constable allegedly shot himself with an AK-47.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday at 8 PM and on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kaimur district, Bihar, India.
- Why
- The cause of the incident is currently unknown; investigation is underway.
- Victim
- Amlesh Kumar
- Age
- 26
- Occupation
- Constable, Bihar Police
- Duty Unit
- Quick Response Team (QRT)
- Location
- Kaimur district, Bihar
- Weapon
- AK-47 rifle
- Status
- Stable