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His eight-year-old daughter escapes miraculously, inquiry ordered, say officials

Abid Bashir

Jammu, Sep 13 (KNO): A CRPF official posted in Jammu region killed his wife, himself and left his sister-in-law seriously wounded after he entered into a verbal dual with his family early this morning, officials told  news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) on Sunday.

A CRPF official identified as CT/GD Madan Singh Chib, who was attached with 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,” CRPF official posted with Sector Headquarters’ Jammu told KNO

He said that in the incident the CRPF man (Chib) and his wife died on the spot and his sister-in-law sustained injuries who has been shifted to 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 to find out actual reason that prompted the CRPF man to open fire at his family members and himself—(KNO)

Further details awaited

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