An official said that the cop who was posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janata Party district president Kupwara, Abdul Rehman Lone, died when his service rifle went off accidentally.
He said soon after the incident he was taken to a nearby hospital, however, he was declared dead on arrival.
The deceased cop has been identified as Bikram Sharma and was posted at the residence of BJP district president in Awoora area. (KNO)
