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Crime
Soldier kills four colleagues in J&K after dispute over child at workplace
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:16 AM
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A serving soldier in Jammu and Kashmir shot dead four fellow troops after an argument about a child being brought to the office, officials said.
A serving soldier in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir opened fire at his workplace, killing four of his fellow servicemen, according to reports cited by NDTV. The incident occurred after a heated argument over the presence of a child in the office premises.
Witnesses said the dispute began when the soldier objected to a colleague bringing a child to the work area. The confrontation escalated, and the soldier allegedly used his service weapon, resulting in four fatalities among the ranks.
Security officials have launched an investigation into the shooting, and the soldier has been taken into custody. Senior army officers expressed shock at the breach of discipline and promised a thorough inquiry to determine the motives and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Witnesses said the dispute began when the soldier objected to a colleague bringing a child to the work area. The confrontation escalated, and the soldier allegedly used his service weapon, resulting in four fatalities among the ranks.
Security officials have launched an investigation into the shooting, and the soldier has been taken into custody. Senior army officers expressed shock at the breach of discipline and promised a thorough inquiry to determine the motives and prevent similar incidents in the future.