Tripura: Rifleman guns down colleagues in Sepahijala

A rifleman of Tripura State Rifles fired at two of his colleagues, killing both of them, at Konaban gas collection station under Madhupur PS in Tripura’s Sepahijala district around 9.30 am on Saturday.

According to reports, rifleman Sukanta Das started indiscriminate firing at the post owing to which Subedar Marka Singh Jamatia sustained bullet injuries and died on the spot. Another soldier, Naib Subedar Kiran Jamatia, also sustained a bullet injury and was rushed to GB Hospital in a critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries later.

Das had reportedly applied for leave but was instead detained to undergo refresher training. This is suspected to have triggered his reaction.After firing at his colleagues, the rifleman fled from the spot and later surrendered at Madhupur PS with his arms. He has been arrested and an investigation into the case has begun.