A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service rifle while on duty at a border post in West Tripura on Thursday, official sources said.

The incident took place at around 5.45 am near Gate No. 52 of Tebaria Border Outpost (BOP), they said.

The deceased was identified as Nagendra Kumar, a resident of Dosod in Rajasthan and a member of the 42nd Battalion of the BSF.

According to preliminary information, Kumar sustained a gunshot injury after firing his service rifle while he was on duty at the post. He was subsequently declared dead.

Police and BSF officials reached the spot after being informed about the incident and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the shooting.

Officials are examining the circumstances preceding the incident and other aspects of the case.