An officer with the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan Reetesh Ranjan on Monday opened fire on his colleagues in the central state of Chhattisgarh, killing four of them and injuring three others.
Indian NDTV broadcaster said the incident took place in the camp of the CRPF 50th battalion in Linganpalli village under Maraiguda police station at 3:15 a.m. local time (21:45 GMT on Monday).
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According to preliminary information, constable Reetesh Ranjan, fired at his colleagues with his service weapon, an AK-47 rifle; the shooter was later arrested.
NDTV said an investigation had been launched into the shooting to establish its motive.
Ranjan has been taken into police custody and senior CRPF officials are trying to find out the reason behind his actions.
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“He had had a fight with his colleagues over some personal matter a few days ago, but that was trivial,” sources from the Lingampalli camp said.
According to sources, Ranjan had applied for leave from November 13, which was accepted.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the incident and directed police officers to take necessary measures to ensure such incidents do not recur, according to a government statement.
(IndianExpress)
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