Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Two J&K Policemen While En Route from Srinagar to Jammu
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Jammu, Dec 8 (NationPress) Two policemen from Jammu & Kashmir tragically lost their lives during a shooting incident on Sunday while traveling from Srinagar to Jammu.
According to officials, the two officers hailing from the Sopore region of Baramulla district were fatally shot in Udhampur while en route to their destination.
"The two policemen from Sopore were headed to the subsidiary training centre Talwara located in Reasi district when they were attacked inside the departmental vehicle they were operating.
"At approximately 6:30 a.m. today, the Rehembal police station in Udhampur district received alerts about gunfire targeting the vehicle transporting policemen from Kashmir to the STC in Talwara, Reasi.
"The two officers from Sopore sustained severe bullet wounds and succumbed to their injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that this incident may involve fratricide and possibly suicide," a police spokesperson stated.
Senior police officials have arrived at the scene, and an investigation is currently in progress. They are examining the crime scene and gathering testimonies from colleagues of the deceased officers to draw a comprehensive understanding of this tragic event.
A team of forensic specialists has been dispatched to analyze the crime scene and recover pertinent evidence.
In the past, there have been sporadic incidents of suicide and fratricidal attacks among police and security personnel.
Experts have attributed these outbursts to a range of factors including a hostile work environment, extended duty hours, limited recreational opportunities, and separation from loved ones.
In some rare instances, deficiencies in command and control have also been identified as contributing factors to such unpredictable behavior among force members.
To mitigate these issues, measures such as providing regular leave to reconnect with families, managing duty hours effectively, enhancing recreational amenities, and fostering closer relationships between personnel and commanding officers have significantly reduced such occurrences.
