Unfortunate Incident: RPF Constable Injured in Accidental Firing

A Railway Protection Force constable, Dinesh Kumar, sustained serious shoulder injuries when his service weapon accidentally discharged at Kathua Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred late Saturday night, prompting immediate medical intervention at Government Medical College Hospital, Kathua, by his fellow officers.

In an unfortunate incident, Dinesh Kumar, a constable with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), was injured due to an accidental discharge of his service weapon in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, according to official statements on Sunday.

The mishap occurred while Kumar was on duty at Kathua Railway Station late on Saturday night, leaving him with serious shoulder injuries. His colleagues acted quickly, ensuring he was rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital, Kathua.

The incident has raised concerns about weapon safety protocols and prompted an internal review to prevent future occurrences.

(With inputs from agencies.)