Representative image NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old Agniveer who had been untraceable for the last three days was found dead inside a vacant barrack at the Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Fatehgarh on Thursday, officials told news agency PTI.The deceased, identified as Jasanpreet Singh, hailed from Bhagatgarh village in Punjab’s Barnala district and was serving with the Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre. He had arrived in Fatehgarh in March for training.According to officials, Singh had been reported missing from his battalion three days earlier, following which regimental authorities began efforts to locate him.The body was discovered after a strong foul smell was noticed coming from an abandoned barrack near the Military Training Centre quarters. Police were informed and a team headed by Central Jail outpost in-charge Shiv Kumar reached the location.After entering the locked barrack, officers found Singh hanging from a noose. Officials said the body was estimated to be two to three days old and was in an advanced state of decomposition.A forensic team subsequently examined the site and gathered evidence as part of the investigation.Police said preliminary findings indicated that the barrack had been locked from the inside and suggested that the Agniveer had allegedly died by suicide.The body was sent for a post-mortem examination before being handed over to the concerned Army unit. Sources told PTI the autopsy report pointed to death by hanging and indicated that the incident had taken place around two days before the body was found.Both Army authorities and the local police are investigating the circumstances leading to the death.Officials said the soldier’s family has been informed. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the regiment.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCalcutta High Court Refuses Interim Relief to TMC, Ritabrata Banerjee Stays Leader of OppositionSix Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Stay Away From Delhi Meet, Uddhav Camp on Edge As Defection Buzz IntensifiesVaiko-Vijay Meetings Trigger Buzz Over MDMK’s Future In Tamil Nadu’s Changing PoliticsModi-Starmer Confirm July 15 Launch Of Trade Pact Projected To Boost Bilateral CommerceJharkhand Rajya Sabha Polls Turn Into Numbers Battle As BJP Eyes Surprise Upset Against INDIA BlocDelhi-NCR Unveils Vision For Four New Cities As Population Set To Surge’Mother Of All Trade Deals’: India, EU Target FTA Signing Before End Of 2026’Jahan Thackeray Wahan Shiv Sena’: Sanjay Raut Rejects Split RumoursDefence Output More Than Doubles In Five Years As India Pushes Self-RelianceRanchi Police Arrest 2 Accused In RSS Office Petrol Bomb Attack123PhotostoriesWhat are Mathani and Hasua? 8 traditional kitchen tools missing from modern city kitchensTop parenting coach shares how to teach sons to choose the right friends at every age5 essential blood tests you should take before joining the gym, doctor revealsLegendary cricketer Jhulan Goswami’s home in Chakdaha, West Bengal is defined by simplicity, cricket memorabilia and family bond114-year-old barfi: This famous desi barfi was first made by a wrestler for personal nutrition5 highly venomous sea snakes found in Indian waters and where they are found‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’: All about the 5BHK mansion in Imtiaz Ali’s directorialMalasana to water therapy: 5 simple morning habits that can heal your body and mind from the inside outFather’s Day 2026: Skip the mug this year – 10+ gift ideas dads will actually rememberKeep mosquitoes away naturally: 8 plants every balcony garden should have123Hot PicksOperation TigerCA TopperLionel MessiVaibhav SooryavanshiCrude prices fallStock MarketThomas TuchelWBJEE admit cardMP board second resultTop TrendingCristiano RonaldoIshan KishanShubham GillFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeDownload Optifine for Minecraft 26.2Aman SangerCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Eknath ShindeDevajit Saikia
NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old Agniveer who had been untraceable for the last three days was found dead inside a vacant barrack at the Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Fatehgarh on Thursday, officials told news agency PTI.The deceased, identified as Jasanpreet Singh, hailed from Bhagatgarh village in Punjab’s Barnala district and was serving with the Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre. He had arrived in Fatehgarh in March for training.According to officials, Singh had been reported missing from his battalion three days earlier, following which regimental authorities began efforts to locate him.The body was discovered after a strong foul smell was noticed coming from an abandoned barrack near the Military Training Centre quarters. Police were informed and a team headed by Central Jail outpost in-charge Shiv Kumar reached the location.After entering the locked barrack, officers found Singh hanging from a noose. Officials said the body was estimated to be two to three days old and was in an advanced state of decomposition.A forensic team subsequently examined the site and gathered evidence as part of the investigation.Police said preliminary findings indicated that the barrack had been locked from the inside and suggested that the Agniveer had allegedly died by suicide.The body was sent for a post-mortem examination before being handed over to the concerned Army unit. Sources told PTI the autopsy report pointed to death by hanging and indicated that the incident had taken place around two days before the body was found.Both Army authorities and the local police are investigating the circumstances leading to the death.Officials said the soldier’s family has been informed. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the regiment.
