A head constable of the Reserve Police Force was killed while another was injured when the head constable misfired the gun at himself.
The incident happened in the Gangaparthi Railway Quarters in Visakhkapatnam on Sunday.
The head constable, Dharmana Musalayya, died on the spot, while his colleague Mallikarjun sustained serious injuries. He was admitted to Seven Hills Hospital where his condition is stated to be serious.
Musallay reportedly took the gun from his colleague K C Pradhan and misfired it accidentally.
The local police have registered a case and began investigation. (INN)