CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues in J&K, kills four

A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan opened fire on his colleagues at a camp in Basoli, Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, resulting in the deaths of four personnel. The shooting incident occurred at the paramilitary installation, prompting an immediate response from senior officers and investigative agencies. The exact circumstances that led to the gunfire are still being investigated. Initial reports indicate the incident involved a single shooter targeting fellow jawans at the facility. The jawans killed in the incident have not been formally identified by authorities. The CISF, which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for security at critical infrastructure and industrial facilities across India. The incident has raised concerns about security protocols and mental health support systems within the paramilitary force. Senior officials have been briefed on the matter, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the shooting.