A man reportedly shot himself dead at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday. Police personnel have reached the spot and an investigation is underway, while the identity of the deceased man is yet to be ascertained, Delhi Police said.
"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, adding that the body will be sent for post-mortem after completing legal formalities.
Police said the exact circumstances under which the man killed himself are being verified. "A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway," the officer said.
Preliminary reports suggest the man may have been a resident of Madhya Pradesh, though officials said his identity is still being verified. His body has been sent for post-mortem examination. A senior police officer said a case has been registered and forensic teams are examining the scene. The firearm has been recovered.
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