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RPF Head Constable Killed in Alleged Shooting by Colleague at Raigarh Outpost

An investigation into the motive is underway following the suspect's arrest at the outpost.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. at the Railway Protection Force outpost at Raigarh Railway Station in Chhattisgarh.
  • Preliminary information names the accused as head constable KS Lader and the victim as head constable PK Mishra.
  • Lader allegedly fired four rounds from his service pistol during an argument of unknown cause, according to officials.
  • The Government Railway Police arrested the accused soon after the shooting and seized the weapon.
  • A case has been registered, a post-mortem was conducted at the district hospital, and forensic and custodial inquiries continue to establish motive.