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Crime
CISF Constable Kills Four Fellow Officers in Kathua, J&K
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:36 AM
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A Central Industrial Security Force constable opened fire on his colleagues in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, killing four personnel.
The shooting took place in the town of Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir when a constable of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) turned his weapon on fellow personnel, resulting in four fatalities. The incident shocked the local community and prompted an immediate lockdown of the security installation.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals while the deceased were identified as CISF personnel on duty. Senior officials of the CISF arrived promptly, securing the area and beginning a preliminary investigation.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry to determine the motive behind the constable's actions. The police, together with CISF senior leadership, are interrogating witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to piece together the sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about internal security protocols within paramilitary forces, and officials have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent any recurrence.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals while the deceased were identified as CISF personnel on duty. Senior officials of the CISF arrived promptly, securing the area and beginning a preliminary investigation.
Authorities have launched a formal inquiry to determine the motive behind the constable's actions. The police, together with CISF senior leadership, are interrogating witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to piece together the sequence of events.
The incident has raised concerns about internal security protocols within paramilitary forces, and officials have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent any recurrence.