Overview
- Officials said the incident occurred late Tuesday night inside a military camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district.
- The Rising Star Corps identified the deceased as Subedar Surjeet Singh and issued tributes.
- The JCO was moved to a hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound but died from his injuries.
- A defence spokesperson said the case is under investigation and further details will be shared once facts are established.
- Coverage notes prior accidental firing cases and cites counsellors’ calls for measures to reduce fatigue and improve weapon-handling safety.