In a tragic incident, two police personnel were found dead and another injured inside a police vehicle in Udhampur on Sunday morning. The incident, suspected to be a case of fratricide, has shocked the local police force.
Details of the Incident
Amod Ashok Nagpure, SSP Udhampur, stated that the incident occurred at 6:30 am as the police personnel were traveling from Sopore to the Talwara training center. An AK-47 rifle was reportedly used in the attack. “Two police personnel have died, and a third officer is safe. Their bodies will be taken to GMC Udhampur for postmortem and other procedures,” he said.
Nagpure also confirmed that the incident appears to be a case of fratricide, possibly followed by suicide, although further investigation is required to determine the exact sequence of events.
Recent Similar Incidents
This tragedy follows a series of recent disturbing events involving police and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir:
- Special Police Officer’s Death: A 21-year-old Special Police Officer (SPO) with the Special Operations Group (SOG) was found dead near Jammu’s Wave Mall days earlier. Identified as Kamaldeep Singh from Kathua, he was in Jammu for a written exam for the constable post. His family suspects foul play and has urged authorities to investigate.
- Village Defence Guards’ Abduction and Murder: Last month, the bodies of two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) were recovered in Jammu’s Kishtwar region after they were abducted and shot by terrorists.
Next Steps
Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the Udhampur incident to uncover the truth behind the suspected fratricide. “The truth will emerge once the investigation is completed,” SSP Nagpure said.
This spate of incidents underscores the challenges and risks faced by security personnel in the region, raising questions about internal conflicts and security measures.
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