Madikeri, May 7 -- Last rites performed at his native village

A CRPF soldier from Kodagu, who was serving at Pulwama in South Kashmir, ended his life by shooting self to death with a gun on May 4.

The deceased is K.J. Naveen (40), son of Kijan Joyappa and Vishalakshi couple and a resident of Yadavare village in Virajpet taluk.

He is survived by his parents, wife, one daughter, one son and a host of relatives and friends.

Details: Naveen, who was serving in the CRPF 108th battalion, had joined the paramilitary force in 2007. He had taken leave from Mar. 20 to Apr. 17 and had come to his native place. Though he was on leave till Apr. 17, a call for duty made him report to work on Apr. 2. After reporting to work, Naveen was deployed to L...