Major Faces Court of Inquiry for Allegedly Discharging Firearms and Deploying Grenades at Rajouri Camp

Major Faces Court of Inquiry for Allegedly Discharging Firearms and Deploying Grenades at Rajouri Camp

Asif Iqbal | October 6, 2023 | 09:47 PM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir, Rajouri | Follow on Google News

Major Faces Court of Inquiry for Allegedly Discharging Firearms and Deploying Grenades at Rajouri Camp. Pic/daily excelsior

Chaos Erupts at Neeli Post

In a shocking incident at the Neeli post near Thanamandi, a major-rank officer allegedly opened fire on his colleagues and detonated grenades, leaving at least five personnel injured, including three officers.

Major Detained and Court of Inquiry Ordered

The accused officer has been detained and is currently under questioning. The army has initiated a Court of Inquiry to investigate the incident thoroughly.

Eight Hours of Tense Standoff

The tense situation at the camp persisted for nearly eight hours before the erring officer was finally overpowered inside the camp’s armoury late in the evening on Thursday.

Official Statements and Social Media Response

While the army initially remained tightlipped about the incident, they later posted a statement on social media. Jammu-based defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal clarified that the incident was not a terrorist attack but rather an unfortunate internal incident within the camp.

In a shocking turn of events, a major-rank officer in the army has been accused of opening fire on his colleagues and detonating grenades inside a camp located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred at the Neeli post near Thanamandi and resulted in the injury of at least five personnel, including three officers.

The army officers have quickly rushed to the scene to assess the situation, acknowledging the gravity of this unfortunate happening. The erring officer has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing intense questioning. Simultaneously, a Court of Inquiry has been set in motion to uncover the full extent of the incident and the circumstances surrounding it.This shocking episode unfolded over the course of nearly eight hours, as the officers on the ground worked tirelessly to bring the situation under control.

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Although the army initially maintained a veil of silence around the incident, they eventually broke their silence on social media. In a statement posted on X late Thursday night, the White Knight Corps of the army reported that one officer had sustained injuries in a likely grenade accident at a post in Rajouri, emphasizing that the officer had been evacuated and was in stable condition after initial treatment.

Official sources have shed some light on the incident, revealing that there had been a firing practice ongoing at the camp for several days prior. The accused officer, without any apparent provocation, reportedly began firing upon his colleagues and subordinates on Thursday afternoon. He then sought refuge inside the camp’s armoury and hurled grenades when the commanding officer, along with his deputy and medical officer, attempted to persuade him to surrender.

Tragically, all three officers were injured when one of the grenades exploded in close proximity to them. Two other soldiers were also injured during the indiscriminate firing by the accused officer before he was eventually subdued.

In response to inquiries about the incident, Jammu-based defence PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal clarified that it was not a terrorist attack, but rather an unfortunate internal incident within the camp. This incident has sent shockwaves through the military community and beyond, raising questions about the circumstances leading up to such an alarming event.

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