A CISF trooper on security duty at Jammu airport turned his own service rifle on himself and opened fire, leaving him critically wounded. The incident triggered panic across the airport complex, and security personnel swung into action within moments. The injured trooper was rushed to hospital, where doctors say his condition remains critical.
Shot fired while on duty
According to the information available, the trooper was stationed on security duty at the airport when he suddenly fired his rifle at himself. Other CISF personnel nearby rushed to the spot the moment they heard the gunshot and moved quickly to bring the situation under control. Senior CISF officers were informed without delay and reached the scene soon after to assess what had happened.
Hospitalised as police launch probe
The wounded trooper was taken to the nearest hospital without any delay, where a team of doctors is closely monitoring his condition, which remains critical. A Jammu and Kashmir Police team also arrived at the airport and has begun examining every aspect of the incident. As a precaution, security at the airport complex was tightened further for some time.
Motive still unclear
The biggest question that remains unanswered is why the trooper took such a drastic step. Both the police and CISF are trying to piece together what circumstances he was going through just before the incident. Investigators may also question his colleagues and people close to him to understand his state of mind in the lead-up to the shooting. Officials are also examining whether he was dealing with a personal problem or mental stress, or whether some other reason lies behind the incident. However, no authority has yet confirmed any definite cause.
