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Indian Army JCO Fatally Shot on Duty in Samba, Terror Link Ruled Out

Investigators have ruled out a terror link pending findings from a formal Army probe.

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.