Three CRPF personnel killed in Assam fragging
Three CRPF personnel were killed in a suspected fragging incident at a camp in Assam's Nagaon district. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the shooting.
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Internal violence within paramilitary forces raises serious concerns regarding mental health support and discipline within security organizations.
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died in a suspected case of fragging at a camp in central Assam’s Nagaon district on Tuesday (August 4, 2026)
Officials said Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ballani Premabaram from Andhra Pradesh shot himself after firing at Head Constable Vishnu Prasad Baghel and Sub-Inspector Ramnawal Singh Yadav. The latter died on the spot, while the former succumbed to his injuries later.
The incident occurred at the CRPF’s 34 Battalion camp in the district’s Katimari. Premabaram also shot ASI Govind Sripul Mane of the 171 Battalion, leaving him injured. He is undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
After the shooting, Premabaram reportedly entered the barracks of the 171 Battalion and ended his life.
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