The Colaba police registered an accidental death report on Saturday after a 25-year-old navy jawan’s body was found on the deck of the INS Chennai. Officials said the jawan, Happy Singh Tomar, is suspected to have shot himself in the chest and the bullet exited from his back.

The incident occurred around 5.30 pm when the ship was anchored at the Lion Gate near Kala Ghoda. “We are verifying if he shot himself or if it was accidental fire from his service revolver,” an officer said.