Silchar, April 10 -- A 34-year-old Assam Police constable was found dead in Dhemaji district on Friday after allegedly shooting himself with his service rifle, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide.

"Around 11 am, other officers heard a gunshot and found him lying on the ground. His service rifle was on his body, and a bullet magazine was also found nearby," officers said.

Senior superintendent of police of Dhemaji Swapnaneel Deka said that prima facie evidence suggests a case of suicide, though further investigation is underway.

"He was alone at the time of the incident, and the rifle was found on his body. Other evidence also indicates this was a case of suicide, but we cannot reach a final conclusion without a proper inv...