2 SSB personnel found dead in Kulgam

An official said it could be an incident of fratricide

July 07, 2020 12:12 am | Updated 12:12 am IST - Srinagar

Two Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel were found dead with bullet wounds in south Kashmir's Kulgam on Monday evening.

"Both were found dead in a pool of blood at the spot," a police officer said. Preliminary reports suggest that was fire was opened from a service rifle, which was also found at the spot of incident.

An official said it could be an incident of fratricide. An INSAS rifle and cartridges were also found. An investigation have been initiated into the incident.

An official identified the deceased personnel as assistant sub inspector Sandeep Kumar and

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