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CRPF Officer in Assam Commits Shooting, Killing Two Colleagues, Injuring Another Before Taking Own Life
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 02:18 PM
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A CRPF officer in Assam opened fire on his colleagues, killing two, wounding a third, and then committed suicide.
On a recent day in Assam, a CRPF officer opened fire on his colleagues at a training camp, killing two personnel and injuring a third before taking his own life. The incident occurred in the northeastern state, where the officer was stationed as part of a regular patrol unit.
The officer’s identity and rank have not yet been released by the Central Reserve Police Force or the Assam government. Initial reports indicate that the shooting took place in a secluded area of the camp, and the victims were treated at a nearby medical facility.
CRPF officials have announced that an internal inquiry will be conducted to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. The Assam Police and the state government have also expressed their commitment to investigating the matter thoroughly.
Such violent incidents involving security personnel are rare but raise concerns about mental health support and security protocols within armed forces. Authorities are reviewing existing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The officer’s identity and rank have not yet been released by the Central Reserve Police Force or the Assam government. Initial reports indicate that the shooting took place in a secluded area of the camp, and the victims were treated at a nearby medical facility.
CRPF officials have announced that an internal inquiry will be conducted to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. The Assam Police and the state government have also expressed their commitment to investigating the matter thoroughly.
Such violent incidents involving security personnel are rare but raise concerns about mental health support and security protocols within armed forces. Authorities are reviewing existing measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.