Two Assam cops killed as colleague opens fire with AK-47 at Kamrup outpost
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Two Assam Police personnel were killed and two others injured after a colleague allegedly opened fire with an AK-47 rifle inside the Gamerimura Police Outpost in Kamrup district late on Wednesday night, 3 September. The incident, which occurred within a police facility under the jurisdiction of Boko Police Station, has triggered a serious internal security review, according to officials.
The Deceased and the Injured
The two personnel killed have been identified as Fazrul Ali and Indrajit Bora, who was serving as the officer-in-charge of the Gamerimura Police Outpost at the time of the shooting. Two other personnel sustained bullet injuries during the incident and were taken for medical treatment; their current condition was not officially confirmed as of Thursday.
What Is Known About the Alleged Shooter
The alleged firing was carried out by a police personnel identified as Chiranjeev Choudhury, according to preliminary information available to authorities. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear, and no official account of what triggered the incident has been released. Whether an altercation or any prior development preceded the firing has not been established. The circumstances surrounding Choudhury following the incident have also not been officially detailed.
Inside a Police Facility: Key Security Concern
The fact that the alleged shooting involved a service weapon — an AK-47 rifle — and took place inside a police outpost has raised serious questions about internal security protocols. Authorities are expected to investigate how the accused personnel allegedly accessed and used the service rifle, and to examine statements from personnel who were present at the outpost at the time. This is a significant breach of internal discipline within the police establishment, according to senior officials.
Investigation Under Way
Senior police officials are expected to ascertain the full sequence of events and determine the motive behind the alleged shooting, which remains unknown. A detailed investigation is under way, including a review of all available evidence from within the outpost premises. Further details on the condition of the injured personnel and the circumstances leading to the deaths are awaited as the probe progresses.