DAR cop dies when pistol misfires during cleaning

Davanagere: A 28-year-old assistant drill instructor, who was attached to the District Armed Reserve (DAR) unit here, was killed when a gun misfired while it was being cleaned on Monday.
The deceased is Chethan, 28, a resident of Malahal village in Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district. He is survived by his pregnant wife, a five-year-old son, younger brother and younger sister and mother.
He had joined the unit in 2012, and had been the sole bread winner for the family. His sudden death has shocked his family, said his colleagues.
After firing practice, Chethan returned to the armoury headquarters located near Aruna Talkies here. “It is a routine to clean weapons after firing practice,” said SP C B Ryshyanth. A bullet misfired from a 9mm pistol while Chethan was standing near the spot where it was cleaned by someone else.
After a bullet pierced through Chethan’s neck, he fell on the ground. Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, the doctors declared him brought dead.
Eastern Range IGP S Ravi and Ryshyanth visited the spot and ordered an inquiry into the incident. Davanagere Extension police have booked a case. Further investigation is on.