New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS): An Assistant Sub-Inspector posted with Delhi Traffic Police shot himself dead with his service pistol at a park in Delhi's Dwarka area, said an official on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, who was deputed on Tughlaq road circle.
A senior police official said that around 9 a.m, an information was received regarding a man's body lying in the district park at Sector-19, Dwarka, following which a police team was dispatched for the spot.
"The deceased was an ASI in the Traffic unit of Delhi Police. He had a gunshot wound and had used his service pistol. Crime and FSL teams have examined the spot," said the official.
"Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide. Inquest proceedings are being conducted," the official added.