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30-09-2026
A major fratricide incident occurred at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Power Project in the Mashka area of Basohli, located in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Key details of the incident:
What happened: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel opened fire using his service weapon inside the camp premises following a confrontation during a change of duty shift.
Casualties: Four CISF personnel were critically wounded in the shooting and subsequently succumbed to their injuries. The casualties included the company commander (an Assistant Commandant), a Sub-Inspector, and two Constables.
Aftermath: The shooter was quickly overpowered and disarmed by fellow personnel on the scene and taken into custody.
Investigation: Local police and the CISF have cordoned off the area and initiated a high-level inquiry to determine the exact circumstances and motive behind the altercation.