A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official posted in the Jammu region killed his wife, seriously injured sister-in-law, and committed suicide after he engaged in a verbal duel with his family early this morning, reported a local news agency. Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
A CRPF official identified as CT/GD Madan Singh Chib, who was at Sector Headquarters, entered into an argument with his wife and sister-in-law over some issue after which he fired at his wife and sister-in-law and later shot himself dead as well.
“His wife died on the spot while his sister-in-law sustained injuries and was hospitalized,” an unidentified CRPF official posted with Sector Headquarters’ Jammu told KNO.
He said that in the incident Mr. Chib and his wife died on the spot and his sister-in-law sustained injuries who have been shifted to the hospital for treatment and is serious. “Eight-year-old daughter of the CRPF man was also present on the occasion, but she is safe,” the CRPF official said.
He said that an inquiry has been ordered. Further details awaited. (KNO)
