Airman shoots himself with service weapon at Chennai’s Avadi Airforce base
India Today
A 22-year-old airman, who was posted to the Avadi Airforce base in Chennai committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon around 4 am on Thursday morning. Officials launched a probe to find out what led the victim to take the drastic decision.
A 22-year-old airman died by suicide after shooting himself with his service weapon inside the Avadi Airforce base in Chennai. The incident occurred around 4 am on Thursday, September 15. Officials are yet to ascertain the reason for the suicide
The deceased, Nirav Chauhan, was posted to Avadi Airforce base after he completed his training on August 21. On Wednesday night, Nirav Chauhan was posted on guard duty near the entrance gate. Around 4 am, he used his service weapon to shoot himself.
Airforce personnel rushed him to a nearby hospital but he was declared dead on arrival. Muthialpet Police initiated an investigation to find out what led to Nirav taking such a drastic decision.
Further investigation is underway.
