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CISF Jawan Dies From Gunshot Injuries in Reasi; Probes Ordered
Mohammad Mushtaq was a 37-year-old member of the CISF.
He was hurt by gunfire while on duty in Reasi district.
Officials said the circumstances were suspicious.
He was taken to a local hospital, where staff gave him first aid.
Because he was very badly hurt, doctors referred him to another hospital.
He later died from his injuries.
Police have opened a case and are investigating.
The CISF has also ordered its own inquiry.
The reports do not say how the gunfire happened.
CISF jawan Mohammad Mushtaq, 37, died after suffering gunshot injuries while on duty in Reasi district.
Officials said the incident occurred on Friday under suspicious circumstances.
Mushtaq was first taken to Reasi district hospital and then referred elsewhere because his condition was critical.
Medical Superintendent Karam Veer Singh said hospital staff provided first aid before the referral.
Police registered a case and began an investigation; the CISF also ordered a probe.
- Who
- CISF jawan Mohammad Mushtaq, 37.
- What
- He died after suffering gunshot injuries while on duty; police and the CISF opened probes.
- Where
- Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Friday; no date was specified.
- Why
- The circumstances of the suspected firing incident are under investigation.
Key facts
- Victim
- Mohammad Mushtaq
- Age
- 37
- Affiliation
- Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
- Incident
- Gunshot injuries while on duty
- Initial treatment
- District Hospital Reasi
- Police response
- A case was registered and an investigation opened.
- CISF response
- The force ordered a probe into the circumstances of the incident and death.
Quotes
Karam Veer Singh
Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Reasi
“We provided whatever first aid we could. His condition was quite critical, so after providing first aid, we referred him to another hospital.”
NDTV
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