A Dolphin Force officer deployed for security of the tri-nation ODI cricket series in Rawalpindi was injured after his own rifle accidentally went off during duty.
The officer was on the security route for the series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England. He was immediately shifted to a hospital after the incident.
Rifle Fell During Patrol Duty
According to officials, the officer was deployed on patrolling duty along the route from Double Road to Faizabad. During the patrol, his rifle fell to the ground.
Following standard operating procedures (SOPs), he picked up the rifle and removed its magazine.
Bullet Hit His Foot
Officials said the rifle had become loaded when it hit the ground, and a round had moved into the chamber.
To check whether the chamber was empty, the officer pointed the rifle toward the ground and pulled the trigger. The rifle fired, and the bullet hit him in the foot.
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