Tragedy in Samba: VDG Ends His Life Mysteriously

A 47-year-old Village Defence Guard, Omkar Nath, allegedly took his own life in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, using a muzzle loading gun. The tragic incident prompted an investigation by local police as the motive remains unknown.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Samba/Jammu | Updated: 25-06-2025 17:41 IST | Created: 25-06-2025 17:41 IST
Tragedy in Samba: VDG Ends His Life Mysteriously
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In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, a Village Defence Guard reportedly ended his life using his own weapon. Officials identified the deceased as 47-year-old Omkar Nath.

The somber event unfolded inside his home at Nichla village, Ghagwal, when Nath allegedly shot himself using a muzzle loading gun.

The reasons for this distressing incident remain unclear, and local authorities have initiated inquest proceedings to uncover the motive behind this extreme step.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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