4 security personnel killed in a colleague shooting at a power plant in India

At least four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, including an assistant commandant, were killed in a fratricide incident at a power project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 7:30 pm at the Sewa-III hydroelectric power project in Mashka village of Basohli, near the Himachal Pradesh border. According to preliminary information, Head Constable Abhidesh Kumar allegedly opened fire with his service rifle after an argument with some colleagues.

Four CISF personnel sustained critical injuries in the firing and later died at the nearby NHPC hospital. The deceased have been identified as Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh, and constables Rafiq Ahmed and Sandeep Kumar.

The accused was overpowered by his colleagues after the firing and was later arrested. His service weapon was seized as part of the investigation. Senior CISF and police officers reached the spot following the incident.

Officials said the exact reason behind the argument and the circumstances leading to the firing are being investigated.