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CAF Jawan Fires on Colleagues in Chhattisgarh, 2 Dead, 2 Injured

The shooting occurred in a Balrampur camp after a dispute over food, leading to the arrest of the accused jawan.

  • Constable Ajay Sidar opened fire on his colleagues at the Bhutahi Camp of the Chhattisgarh Armed Forces (CAF).
  • The incident was triggered by a heated argument over the refusal to serve chillies during dinner.
  • Constable Rupesh Patel was killed instantly, while Constable Sandip Pandey died en route to the hospital.
  • Two other jawans, Ambuj Shukla and Rahul Baghel, sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.
  • Sidar was quickly overpowered by fellow jawans and taken into custody; an investigation is ongoing.
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