A shooting incident involving CISF personnel at NHPC’s Sewa-II hydroelectric project in Kathua resulted in four deaths, including an officer. Authorities, including local police and the CISF, have opened investigations into the security breach. Investors may track potential updates regarding site security or project operations.
A fatal shooting incident occurred at the Sewa-II hydroelectric power project in the Basholi region of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, involving Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The incident resulted in four fatalities, including an Assistant Commandant-rank officer. The facility is owned and operated by NHPC Limited, a public sector power company.
Local law enforcement in Kathua has commenced a formal investigation to determine the events surrounding the shooting. In addition to the police probe, the CISF has activated an internal Court of Inquiry. This mechanism is designed to establish a clear timeline and identify the specific factors that led to the altercation between the personnel on-site during a shift change. Force leadership in New Delhi is currently monitoring the investigation process as officials assess how a workplace dispute escalated into a lethal incident within a high-security environment.
Sewa-II is a critical power generation asset, and the site remains under standard security protocols. While the facility is secured, the investigation focuses on both the operational and psychological factors that allowed this incident to occur. For investors, the event highlights the operational risks associated with managing security at critical infrastructure sites. The next important updates will be the findings from the internal inquiry and any potential adjustments to security or operational procedures at the project site.