LUCKNOW: A Malayali jawan shot himself dead during election duty in Uttar Pradesh. The deceased has been identified as CRPF jawan MN Vipindas (37), a native of South Bazar in Kannur.

Vipindas had applied for leave to attend a function in connection with the construction of his house. It is learned he committed suicide out of distress that the authorities did not consider his leave application. Vipindas was working in Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh.