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 media reports, SP Adeel Akbar sustained critical injuries and was rushed to PIMS Hospital by fellow personnel, where he was pronounced dead during treatment.

Police officials have 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 will be shared once the inquiry is complete. The motive behind the incident remains unclear, officials added.

SP was on security duty for the Pakistan and South Africa cricket teams near Serena Hotel when he reportedly took a rifle from a junior police official and shot himself.