ISLAMABAD: A senior Islamabad police officer, serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Industrial Area, allegedly shot himself while on duty near the Serena checkpoint on Thursday.
According to police sources, the officer sustained critical injuries and was immediately shifted to PIMS Hospital by fellow personnel.
Hospital sources confirmed that the injured officer, Adeel Akbar, is being provided emergency medical treatment, while his condition remains critical.
Police officials have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Evidence has been collected from the scene.
A spokesperson for Islamabad police said the facts would be shared once the inquiry is complete.
He added that the department is in contact with the hospital administration regarding the officer’s condition.
The reasons behind the incident remain unclear, police officials said.