Coast Guard Personnel Critical After Alleged Self-Inflicted Gunshot at Gandhinagar Office
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A 43-year-old Coast Guard personnel sustained critical gunshot injuries after allegedly shooting himself with his service rifle inside the Indian Coast Guard office campus near Ayyappa Temple in Sector-1, Gandhinagar, on Sunday morning.
The injured has been identified as Hasmukhbhai Chaturbhai Prajapati (43), a native of Lekawada village near Gandhinagar. He was rushed to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
According to preliminary information, the incident took place inside the Coast Guard office campus while the personnel was on duty. A loud gunshot alerted staff and security personnel, who rushed to the spot and found him critically injured.
Senior police officials reached the scene soon after and initiated an investigation.
Civil Hospital confirms ICU treatment
Gandhinagar Civil Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Mitaben Parikh confirmed that the injured Coast Guard personnel was admitted with serious injuries.
"He sustained severe injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). A team of doctors is continuously monitoring his condition," she said.
Police investigating circumstances
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Preliminary information suggests the Coast Guard personnel allegedly attempted suicide using his service rifle. The reason behind the incident is yet to be established.
There are also reports claiming Prajapati is an ex-serviceman, though there has been no official confirmation regarding his previous service record.
Attempts to contact Sector-7 Police Inspector P.P. Solanki for an official statement were unsuccessful as he was engaged in bandobast duty. Further investigation is underway.
