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2w ago

CISF Jawan Kills Four Colleagues at Kathua Hydel Project

CISF has detained the accused, seized his service rifle, launched probes to determine the shooting's trigger.

CISF and Jammu & Kashmir Police conduct checking and surveillance at a transit checkpoint.
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CISF will conduct an internal inquiry to examine the work environment and ensure that such incidents are not repeated. (@CISFHQrs X)
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred on Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026, at the Sewa hydel project in Mashka village, Basohli, and four CISF personnel died of their injuries at a nearby NHPC hospital.
  • Authorities identified the accused as Head Constable Avdesh (Abhidesh) Kumar Singh who was overpowered at the scene, arrested and handed to Kathua police.
  • Officials said the attacker used his issued AK-47 service rifle and was reported to be carrying large amounts of ammunition; the weapon and rounds have been seized and a murder case has been registered.
  • CISF has ordered a Court of Inquiry and a departmental probe while Director General Praveer Ranjan and senior officers visited the camp and hospital on Wednesday to review the investigation.
  • Multiple news reports cite a dispute over a toddler being brought to the worksite as a possible trigger but CISF leadership has not confirmed motive, and investigators will examine protocols for weapon access, duty rotation and personnel welfare.