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Crime
CISF jawan dies from gunshot at Rajasthan nuclear plant, suicide suspected
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan was found dead with a gunshot wound at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan. Officials suspect the death may have been a suicide.
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel was discovered dead at a nuclear power facility in Rajasthan, with a gunshot wound identified as the cause of death. The incident was reported by plant authorities who immediately secured the area and informed senior officials.
Preliminary investigations by the CISF and local police have indicated that the circumstances point towards a possible suicide, although a full forensic inquiry is underway to confirm the exact sequence of events. No other injuries or security breaches have been reported at the site.
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, which houses the plant, has not released further details pending the outcome of the investigation. Authorities have assured that the plant's operational safety remains unaffected and that security protocols continue to be strictly enforced.
The incident underscores the importance of mental health support for security personnel stationed at high‑risk installations, a concern that senior officials have pledged to address in future briefings.
Preliminary investigations by the CISF and local police have indicated that the circumstances point towards a possible suicide, although a full forensic inquiry is underway to confirm the exact sequence of events. No other injuries or security breaches have been reported at the site.
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, which houses the plant, has not released further details pending the outcome of the investigation. Authorities have assured that the plant's operational safety remains unaffected and that security protocols continue to be strictly enforced.
The incident underscores the importance of mental health support for security personnel stationed at high‑risk installations, a concern that senior officials have pledged to address in future briefings.