MALAPPURAM: A policeman at the Areekode Armed Police Camp shot himself with his service rifle and ended his life, reportedly after he was denied leave. The deceased is Vineeth (33), a native of Wayanad. He was an SOG commando. The body was found at around 10 PM last night. The body has been shifted to Manjeri Medical College. After the post-mortem, the body will be handed over to the family.