Sukma (Chhattisgarh): At least four Central Reserve Police Force soldiers of 50 batallion were killed and three others sustained injuries in a case of fratricide at Lingalapally base camp in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Monday morning.
The incident took place on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border when a soldier opened fire at the CRPF camp here following a dispute over Diwali holidays.
The injured soldiers were rushed to Bhadrachalam Area Hospital in Telangana for immediate medical assistance, while the condition of other soldiers, who are undergoing treatment, is stated to be critical, doctors said.
After acknowledging the incident, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhaghel expressed grief over the bizarre incident. He said, "The incident of firing by one soldier on the other is unfortunate. The police have been directed to take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents do not recur."
Adding further the state chief minister said, "The reasons are being ascertained. As far as I know. The soldier was transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. His leave was also approved. Under what circumstances did he take such steps? This will be only be known after investigation."
Speaking over the incident Bastar IG Sundarraj. P said that CRPF has ordered an inquiry into the matter. "At 3.15am, the accused soldier Ritesh Ranjan had opened fire on the other sleeping soldiers. In which four soldiers died while three soldiers sustained injuries. One was referred to Bhadrachalam. The condition of the injured soldiers is stable now. The accused soldier has been taken into custody. CRPF is interrogating him."
