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Four CISF jawans killed in shooting at Kathua camp in Jammu and Kashmir
A Central Industrial Security Force personnel opened fire at a camp in Kathua district, resulting in the deaths of four of his colleagues. The incident marks a serious breach of security at the paramilitary installation.
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Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawans were killed on Tuesday when a fellow personnel opened fire at their camp in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The shooting incident occurred at the security installation, triggering an immediate response from senior officials and law enforcement agencies.
The gunman, identified as a CISF constable, carried out the attack before being apprehended by other personnel at the camp. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, with authorities examining all possible factors including personal grievances or mental health issues.
Senior CISF officials and Jammu and Kashmir administration have launched a comprehensive inquiry into the incident. The bodies of the deceased personnel have been secured, and their families have been notified. The paramilitary force has also initiated a review of security protocols at its installations across the region.
This incident has raised concerns about internal security measures and mental health support systems within paramilitary organisations. Officials said that counselling services are being made available to other personnel at the camp who may have been traumatised by the occurrence.