# CISF shooting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cisf-shooting-incidents-in-jammu-and-kashmir > Updated: 2026-09-29T14:49:15.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2. A series of shooting incidents involving Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel has been reported in the Jammu and Kashmir region. On September 9, a CISF jawan was critically injured at the Jammu Airport exit gate during security duty. While officials noted the injury might have resulted from an “accidental discharge of his service rifle,” the exact circumstances remained under investigation. Later in the month, a fatal shooting occurred at the Sewa-III hydroelectric power project in the Kathua district. On Tuesday evening, Head Constable Avdesh Kumar Singh allegedly opened fire with his service AK-47 rifle following a verbal altercation with colleagues at the Mashka village camp. The attack resulted in the deaths of four personnel: Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh, and Constables Rafiq Ahmed and Sandeep Kumar, who succumbed to their injuries at an NHPC hospital in Himachal Pradesh. The accused, a 2009-batch Head Constable, was overpowered by colleagues and handed over to local police. Authorities reported that the accused was carrying approximately 150 rounds of ammunition at the time of the incident and have seized the service weapon used. Reports suggest the dispute may have involved the presence of the accused’s child at the project site, though official investigations are ongoing. The CISF has initiated an internal inquiry and a court of inquiry to determine the exact circumstances and motives behind the shooting. In response to the incident, the force announced plans to mandate specialized psychometric assessments for personnel in highly sensitive assignments, such as those at the Parliament House Complex, to better identify psychological stress and mental health needs. ## Claims - The deceased include Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh, Constable Rafiq Ahmed, and Constable Sandeep Kumar. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The shooting occurred at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project in the Mashka area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The suspected shooter is a 2009-batch Head Constable identified as Avdesh Kumar Singh. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The shooting followed a verbal altercation or argument among personnel at the camp. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The accused was overpowered by colleagues and handed over to the local police. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The accused was reportedly carrying 150 rounds of ammunition and used an AK-47 rifle. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The CISF has ordered an internal inquiry and a court of inquiry to investigate the incident. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The CISF will mandate psychometric screening for personnel in sensitive assignments, such as Parliament and VIP security, following the incident. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: CISF personnel killed in Kathua shooting incident Four CISF personnel, including an Assistant Commandant, were killed by a colleague following an argument at a hydropower project in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. The accused has been arrested. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-cisf-personnel-killed-in-shooting-at-jammu-and-kashmir-camp ### 2026-09-09: Jammu Airport: CISF jawan critically injured in gunshot incident A CISF jawan is in critical condition after a gunshot incident involving his service rifle at Jammu Airport. Police are investigating whether the injury was self-inflicted or an accidental discharge. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-airport-cisf-jawan-critically-injured-in-gunshot-incident --- Cite as: CISF shooting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cisf-shooting-incidents-in-jammu-and-kashmir