A man allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Monday, said police. Police personnel rushed to the spot upon receiving the information and found the man's body with a gunshot injury.
The man committed suicide at around 9:00 am near a tea stall located near the metal detector gate installed by the Delhi Police. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed. "He is yet to be identified. Police personnel are present at the spot, and the scene has been cordoned off," a senior police officer said.
The Delhi Police is currently investigating the case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination after completing legal formalities. "The exact circumstances under which the man shot himself are being verified. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway," the officer added.
More details awaited.
