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CRPF Jawan Dies After Apparent Self-Inflicted Shot at Judge's Delhi Residence

A post-mortem will determine the exact cause after investigators secured the scene and began questioning colleagues.

Overview

  • A 37-year-old Central Reserve Police Force jawan identified as Narsi Lal Yadav was found dead at a judge’s residence in Moti Bagh after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot from his service revolver.
  • Colleagues and local police reached the scene immediately, secured the area, and declared him dead at the site before moving the body to Safdarjung Hospital for a medico-legal post-mortem.
  • Delhi Police have opened a formal inquiry, are recording statements from personnel on duty, and are reviewing physical evidence to establish the sequence of events.
  • Officials say no foul play is suspected so far, but investigators are treating the cause and timeline as unresolved until the post-mortem and probe are complete.
  • The incident involves a sensitive posting and a service weapon, and the CRPF has not yet issued an official statement while investigators continue their work.