Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel posted at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project unit in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, were shot dead by a colleague on the evening of Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The incident reportedly occurred around 6.45 p.m. near the project site close to the Himachal Pradesh border.
The alleged perpetrator was a Head Constable of the 2009 batch who had a dispute with his colleagues. He entered an office and fired an AK‑47, injuring four men. All four victims later died at the NHPC Hospital in Himachal Pradesh.
An official confirmed that the accused Head Constable has been handed over to the police, and the CISF is conducting an internal inquiry into the incident. Among the deceased were an Assistant Commandant, a Sub‑Inspector, and two constables.
The police have not released details about the circumstances that led to the shooting. Several other hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir are also staffed by the CISF.
