Srinagar: A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) official on Monday shot himself dead with his service rifle in Dignibal area of Ganderbal district.

Inspector Guti Lal (No:12070015) of 13 BN SSB shot himself dead with his service rifle around 9:45 am at Dignibal camp on Monday, reports said.

They said the police have initiated proceedings in this regard and started further investigation.