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Constable Navjot Rai was on patrolling duty near Degree College Poonch when his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in bullet injuries to himself and Sub-Inspector Rajini Kanta, the officials said.
They said both the personnel were immediately shifted to a nearby district hospital in Poonch by their colleagues.
After first aid, the injured were referred to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital Jammu for specialised treatment, the officials said.