Tragedy in Poonch: CRPF Constable Loses Life in Accidental discharge

POONCH, April 07, 2026 — A pall of gloom descended on the security forces in the Poonch sector on Tuesday following the tragic death of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in an accidental firing incident.

The deceased has been identified as Constable (General Duty) Abdul Gani, a member of the 38 Battalion and a native of Chak Dayala in the Samba district. According to official reports, the fatal injury was the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm while the constable was on duty.

While preliminary findings suggest the shooting was unintentional, authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the weapon’s discharge.

In the wake of the incident, senior officials confirmed that legal cognizance has been taken and departmental procedures are underway to gather further details. The loss of the seasoned constable has been met with deep regret by the force, and his body is being sent for post-mortem examination before being handed over to his family for last rites in his home district.

As the investigation continues, the CRPF is expected to review safety protocols to prevent such unfortunate occurrences in the future. Further updates regarding the official inquiry are currently awaited.