Archive · 25 Jul 2026
BSF Jawan Opens Fire at Colleagues in Malda Headquarters
On Thursday afternoon, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan named Shivam Kumar Mishra opened fire at his colleagues inside the BSF headquarters in Malda district.
Two jawans, Ajay Kumar Singh and Suresh Durgu Ambadkar, were killed, and another, Bikash Brahma, was seriously injured.
Mishra allegedly overpowered the sentry on duty, snatched his rifle, and started shooting inside the barracks.
The police and BSF authorities are investigating the incident.
Mishra had been detained earlier after a court-martial and was recently released.
The exact motive for the attack is still being investigated.
Two BSF personnel were killed and one was seriously injured in a shooting at the BSF headquarters in Malda.
The accused, Shivam Kumar Mishra, overpowered the sentry and opened fire inside the barracks.
The deceased were Ajay Kumar Singh and Suresh Durgu Ambadkar, while the injured was Bikash Brahma.
Mishra had been detained earlier after a court-martial and was recently released.
The police and BSF authorities are investigating the incident to determine the motive.
- Who
- Shivam Kumar Mishra, a BSF jawan
- What
- Opened fire at colleagues inside the BSF headquarters
- When
- Thursday afternoon around 4 PM
- Where
- 17th Mile under Baishnabnagar police station, Malda district
- Why
- Suspected motive is to avenge disciplinary action after a court-martial
BSF Authorities
Shivam Kumar Mishra
Motive for the Attack
BSF Authorities
BSF authorities suspect Mishra opened fire to avenge disciplinary action after a court-martial.
Shivam Kumar Mishra
Mishra's exact motive is unknown, but he had been detained and recently released from custody within the BSF.
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Location
- 17th Mile under Baishnabnagar police station, Malda district
- Victims
- Ajay Kumar Singh, Suresh Durgu Ambadkar (deceased); Bikash Brahma (injured)
- Accused
- Shivam Kumar Mishra
- Injured Jawan
- Bikash Brahma
- Hospital
- Malda Medical College & Hospital
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing