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Crime
CRPF Soldier in Assam Kills Two Colleagues, Then Commits Suicide
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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A CRPF jawan in Assam shot two of his colleagues with a service rifle before taking his own life. Police are probing the motive.
A CRPF jawan stationed in Assam opened fire on two of his colleagues with a service rifle, killing them before turning the weapon on himself. The incident took place on a CRPF training ground, according to police reports.
The jawan used a standard-issue service rifle, which is typically employed for training and operational duties within the force. Witnesses say the shooting was sudden and unprovoked.
Police have launched an investigation to uncover the motive behind the attack. They are interviewing fellow personnel and reviewing CCTV footage from the site.
The Central Reserve Police Force, which is responsible for internal security and counter-insurgency operations, has yet to release a statement regarding the incident.
The jawan used a standard-issue service rifle, which is typically employed for training and operational duties within the force. Witnesses say the shooting was sudden and unprovoked.
Police have launched an investigation to uncover the motive behind the attack. They are interviewing fellow personnel and reviewing CCTV footage from the site.
The Central Reserve Police Force, which is responsible for internal security and counter-insurgency operations, has yet to release a statement regarding the incident.