Bureau Prayagraj. On Wednesday afternoon, 2011 batch head constable Ajay Kumar Maurya died after being shot at his government residence in Prayagraj Police Lines. He was posted under the protection of a judicial officer and lived with his family in the government quarters located at Police Lines. As soon as information about the incident was received, there was panic in the police department.
According to the information received, Ajay Kumar Maurya was at his official residence after returning from duty on Wednesday. During this time, a bullet was suddenly fired from his official weapon, which hit the right side of his neck. He was seriously injured by the bullet and fell on the ground. On information from family members and nearby people, policemen reached the spot and immediately took him to Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
On receiving information about the incident, DCP City Sagar Jain, ACP Colonelganj and other senior police officers reached the spot and inspected the spot. Police have sent the body for post-mortem.
According to DCP City Sagar Jain, prima facie the case appears to be an accident of sudden firing from a government weapon. However, various discussions have also emerged regarding the incident. Police have clarified that the entire incident is being investigated in detail and it would not be appropriate to reach any conclusion before the investigation is completed.
Ajay Kumar Maurya was originally a resident of Cholapur area of Varanasi. After joining the police department in 2011, he got promotion and became head constable. Presently he was posted in Prayagraj Police Line and was handling the security duty of the judicial officer. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the police department and family due to his sudden death.