Srinagar, March 31: A police constable tragically lost his life due to an accidental shooting during duty in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the incident occurred two days ago when a fellow officer’s firearm discharged accidentally while on duty.
The deceased constable hailed from the village of Noorpora in Shopian. Following the incident, he was immediately transported to the Army Base Hospital in Badami Bagh Cantonment. Due to his critical condition, he was later referred to SKIMS Soura in Srinagar.
Authorities reported that the constable sustained a gunshot wound to the right side of his abdomen. He was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) at SKIMS, where doctors made every effort to save him. Unfortunately, despite their best attempts, he succumbed to his injuries.
An investigation into the incident has been initiated. Officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accidental firing. Further information regarding the case is awaited.
Accidental shootings during duty have occurred in Jammu and Kashmir before. Security forces take such incidents seriously and conduct periodic investigations. Officers receive training and refresher courses to ensure safe handling of firearms.
The Jammu and Kashmir police, along with other security forces, are committed to maintaining law and order in the region while conducting ongoing operations against terrorism. These forces actively target terrorists, their overground workers, supporters, drug traffickers, and individuals linked to hawala networks.
It is reported that funds generated through drug trafficking and hawala are often used to promote terrorism. Meanwhile, the army and BSF remain deployed along the Line of Control and international borders to monitor infiltration, drug trafficking, and drone activities. Terrorist organizations, aided by Pakistan’s ISI, utilize drones to transport weapons, ammunition, drugs, and cash, which are then distributed to their operatives.
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