Indian policeman shoots self to win bravery award

Dateline Zero — Mahesh Raiguru is a man who wants nothing more than to be recognized for his outstanding bravery. This is recognition that he almost received, when he received three bullet injuries in his stomach and arm.

Raiguru was admitted to the Sawai Man Singh government hospital in Jaipur, where his condition was reported to be stable. Apparently, while on duty in Jaipur, Mahesh came under fire from six men for no reason whatsoever. These men then sped off.

“As soon as they spotted me, they started firing. A bullet hit my stomach,” Rajguru said in his original statement. “When I screamed, they ran outside and again opened fire while getting into a car parked outside. Two more bullets hit my shoulders.”

However, investigators noticed many inconsistencies with the supposed incident. Continue reading, from the original post at Dateline Zero.