CRPF Jawan Opens Fire; Kills 2 Colleagues & Injures 8 Before Killing Self in Manipur
In a shocking and tragic incident, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan opened fire at a CRPF camp in Manipur, killing two of his own colleagues on the spot and injuring eight others. In a bizarre sequence of events, the jawan, who was part of the CRPF’s 23rd Battalion, also took his own life using his service weapon.
The incident occurred at the CRPF camp in Lamsang under Imphal West District in Manipur on Thursday. According to reports, the jawan, who has been identified as Havaldar Narender Singh, had been experiencing some personal issues before he committed the heinous act.
The Manipur Police, which is investigating the incident, said that the jawan had gone to the camp’s mess hall around 7:30 am, where he suddenly opened fire using his service rifle. Two of his colleagues, who were present in the hall, were killed on the spot. Eight others were injured in the incident, and they have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The police added that Havaldar Singh later went to a nearby area and used his service weapon to take his own life. The exact reasons behind his actions are still unclear, but an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the incident.
Senior officers of the police and CRPF rushed to the scene following the incident, and the area has been cordoned off to prevent any further untoward incident.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the region, and the CRPF has launched an internal inquiry to determine the causes behind Havaldar Singh’s actions. The CRPF has also promised to provide financial assistance to the families of the two jawans who were killed in the incident.
This is not the first time that a CRPF jawan has opened fire at a camp or an event. In 2017, a CRPF jawan had killed 13 of his colleagues and injured 25 others at a camp in Jammu’s Samba district before taking his own life. The incident was attributed to personal and financial issues faced by the jawan.
The incident has raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of CRPF jawans, who are often deployed in areas with high levels of violence and stress. The CRPF has been working to improve the mental health infrastructure and provide support to its jawans, but more needs to be done to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The CRPF has also been facing allegations of corruption and misuse of power, which has led to a decline in its morale and effectiveness. The government has been working to address these issues, but more needs to be done to restore the trust and confidence of the public in the CRPF.
In conclusion, the incident at the CRPF camp in Manipur is a tragic reminder of the importance of addressing the mental health and well-being of CRPF jawans. The government and the CRPF must work together to provide support and infrastructure to its jawans, and to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
