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SSB Soldier Sandeep Kharvate Dies by Self‑Inflicted Gunshot at Bhopal CSD Depot
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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A 35‑year‑old SSB soldier, Sandeep Kharvate, shot himself with his service rifle while on duty at the CSD camp depot in Kamla Nagar, Bhopal, and left a note apologising to his wife.
A 35‑year‑old soldier of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), identified as Sandeep Kharvate, was found dead after he shot himself with his service rifle while on duty at the Central Supply Depot (CSD) in the Kamla Nagar police‑station area of Bhopal. The incident was reported by local authorities on the day it occurred.
According to the preliminary report, the soldier used his issued rifle to inflict a fatal wound on himself. A suicide note recovered at the scene contained an apology addressed to his wife, indicating personal distress as the possible motive.
Bhopal police, in coordination with SSB officials, have opened a case of suicide and are conducting a standard investigation to rule out any external involvement. The authorities have assured the public that the matter is being handled in accordance with legal procedures.
Family members have been informed, and the SSB has expressed condolences to the bereaved relatives while emphasizing its commitment to provide necessary support and counseling to its personnel.
According to the preliminary report, the soldier used his issued rifle to inflict a fatal wound on himself. A suicide note recovered at the scene contained an apology addressed to his wife, indicating personal distress as the possible motive.
Bhopal police, in coordination with SSB officials, have opened a case of suicide and are conducting a standard investigation to rule out any external involvement. The authorities have assured the public that the matter is being handled in accordance with legal procedures.
Family members have been informed, and the SSB has expressed condolences to the bereaved relatives while emphasizing its commitment to provide necessary support and counseling to its personnel.