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Defence
CISF personnel killed in Kathua Sewa‑III project cremated with full honours
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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The bodies of Central Industrial Security Force members who died in a fratricidal incident at the Sewa‑III project in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, were cremated with full state honours.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who lost their lives in a fratricidal incident at the Sewa‑III infrastructure project in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, were laid to rest in a ceremony that observed full state honours. The cremation took place at the local crematorium under the supervision of senior CISF officers and local administration officials.
Family members of the deceased were escorted by security personnel and were offered support by the department during the rites. The ceremony included the traditional gun salute, the playing of the national anthem, and the presentation of a wreath by the district collector.
Authorities described the incident as a tragic internal clash and pledged a thorough investigation. The honours rendered at the cremation underscored the government's commitment to recognizing the sacrifice of its security forces.
Family members of the deceased were escorted by security personnel and were offered support by the department during the rites. The ceremony included the traditional gun salute, the playing of the national anthem, and the presentation of a wreath by the district collector.
Authorities described the incident as a tragic internal clash and pledged a thorough investigation. The honours rendered at the cremation underscored the government's commitment to recognizing the sacrifice of its security forces.