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RPF Guard at Mizoram Governor’s Residence Kills Self with AK‑47, Dies
✍️ Northeast Live
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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An RPF personnel on duty at the Mizoram Governor’s residence shot himself with an AK‑47, leading to his death, reports Northeast Live.
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel assigned to guard the official residence of the Mizoram governor shot himself with an AK‑47, resulting in his death, according to a report by Northeast Live.
The incident occurred while the officer was on duty inside the governor's house in Aizawl. Security officials recovered the firearm and confirmed that the weapon was an AK‑47, the standard issue for certain armed units.
Local police and the RPF have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the self‑inflicted shooting. No other injuries were reported, and the governor’s residence was temporarily secured pending the investigation.
Authorities have not released further details about the personnel’s identity or any possible motive. The incident has raised concerns about mental‑health support for security staff in high‑stress postings.
The RPF will likely conduct an internal review following the investigation, while the state government has expressed condolences to the deceased's family.
The incident occurred while the officer was on duty inside the governor's house in Aizawl. Security officials recovered the firearm and confirmed that the weapon was an AK‑47, the standard issue for certain armed units.
Local police and the RPF have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances that led to the self‑inflicted shooting. No other injuries were reported, and the governor’s residence was temporarily secured pending the investigation.
Authorities have not released further details about the personnel’s identity or any possible motive. The incident has raised concerns about mental‑health support for security staff in high‑stress postings.
The RPF will likely conduct an internal review following the investigation, while the state government has expressed condolences to the deceased's family.