CAF personnel opens fire, kills 2 colleagues in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

Senior police official said assistant platoon commander Ghanshyam Kumeti has been arrested and is being questioned.

Updated on: May 30, 2020, 14:35:42 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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An assistant platoon commander of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) allegedly opened fire at his colleagues in Narayanpur district of the state, killing two of them and injuring another, police said on Saturday.

The primary investigation suggests that assistant platoon commander opened fire from his AK-47 rifle, police said. (AP File Photo/Representative Image)

Mohit Garg, Narayanpur’s superintendent of police, said the incident took place on Friday night in CAF’s 9th battalion’s camp at Aamdai Ghati under Chhotedongar police station, around 350km from the state capital of Raipur.

The senior police official said assistant platoon commander Ghanshyam Kumeti has been arrested and is being questioned.

“The primary investigation suggests that assistant platoon commander Ghanshyam Kumeti opened fire from his AK-47 rifle, killing two personnel and injuring another over some dispute,” Garg said.

“Platoon commander Bindeshwar Sahani and head constable Rameshwar Sahu died while platoon commander Lachhuram Premi sustained injuries,” he said.

Premi, who sustained two bullet injuries, is stable and has been shifted to Raipur, the SP said.

Garg added that the reason behind the firing is not known yet.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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