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Crime
Four CISF personnel killed as colleague opens fire at Jammu & Kashmir camp, shooter arrested
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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A shooting inside a CISF camp in Jammu & Kashmir left four personnel dead. The gunman, a fellow CISF member, was apprehended by authorities.
A gunman opened fire inside a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) camp in Jammu & Kashmir, killing four of his colleagues. The incident unfolded during routine duty hours, prompting an immediate lockdown of the facility. Security teams quickly secured the perimeter and launched a search operation to locate the shooter.
Investigators identified the perpetrator as a fellow CISF personnel stationed at the same camp. After a brief but intensive pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody without further casualties. The arrested individual is currently being interrogated, and a formal charge sheet is expected to be filed.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs expressed shock over the internal violence and assured that a thorough inquiry will be conducted. The CISF has announced a review of its internal security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The families of the deceased have been informed, and the government has announced ex gratia assistance for the bereaved. A memorial service is planned at the camp to honor the fallen personnel.
The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining discipline within armed forces and has prompted calls for stricter vetting and mental health support for security personnel.
Investigators identified the perpetrator as a fellow CISF personnel stationed at the same camp. After a brief but intensive pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody without further casualties. The arrested individual is currently being interrogated, and a formal charge sheet is expected to be filed.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs expressed shock over the internal violence and assured that a thorough inquiry will be conducted. The CISF has announced a review of its internal security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The families of the deceased have been informed, and the government has announced ex gratia assistance for the bereaved. A memorial service is planned at the camp to honor the fallen personnel.
The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining discipline within armed forces and has prompted calls for stricter vetting and mental health support for security personnel.