Three security men of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) were killed in Jharkhand's Maoist-hit Gumla District on Thursday.
They were killed by a colleague, who opened fire on them after getting into an argument.
The incident took place during poll duty hours.
IRB Commandant Surya Pratap Mandal said Constable Bikas Tiwari started firing frantically on his colleagues following an argument. Mandal said Tiwari first killed one person, and when he saw others moving towards him, he killed two more.
Tiwari has since surrendered before the police, which is investigating the cause behind the incident.
You’ve hit your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app