Policeman Shot His Own Colleague, Mistaking Him As Terrorist

Policeman shot his own colleague, mistaking him as a terrorist, the policeman shot his own partner, died on the spot.

A policeman posted in the security of a temple in Handwara, North Kashmir, was fired upon by his own accomplice, mistaking him as a terrorist. He died on the spot due to a bullet injury.

At present, the police administration has issued orders to investigate the entire matter.

The interrogation of the policeman who fired the shots is on. His rifle has also been confiscated for investigation.

Giving information about this matter, the concerned police officers said that this incident took place in Gaya Langate, Handwara late on Tuesday night.

A police squad is stationed there for the security of a temple. Ajay Dhar was also posted as a follower in this squad.

In the evening, the doors of the temple are closed because this area is under the influence of terrorists.

On Tuesday night, Ajay Dhar tried to forcibly enter the temple. The policeman on sentry duty repeatedly warned him and asked him to reveal his identity.

Ajay Dhar did not respond to these warnings, on which the sentry shot him as a terrorist. As soon as he was shot, Dhar fell to the ground.

After this, when the policemen who reached the spot saw his face in the light of the torch, he was recognized.

Blood-soaked Ajay Dhar was immediately taken to the District Hospital Handwara for treatment.

Doctors in Handwara sent him after first aid to Sher-e-Kashmir Medical Hospital, Srinagar, where he passed away without suffering from his wounds.

Concerned police officers said that Ajay Dhar had a mobile phone headphone in his ear.

Perhaps that is why he could not listen to the warning of the sentry and due to the darkness, the sentry must have thought of him as a terrorist.

The bullet was fired in this misunderstanding. At present, the entire matter is being thoroughly investigated.

Confirming the matter, DIG Police North Kashmir Range said that at midnight on Tuesday, a policeman Ajay Dhar forcibly tried to enter the temple.

On this, another policeman on duty mistook him as a terrorist and opened fire on him. Ajay Dhar died in the case.