CISF Constable Mohammad Mushtaq Dies of Suspected Gunshot Injury at Salal Power Station, Reasi

Reasi, October 10, 2026: A 37-year-old Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable died on Friday after sustaining a gunshot injury from his service rifle while on duty at the Salal Power Station in Jyotipuram, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.

The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Mushtaq, also reported as Mushtaq Ahmad, son of Muhammad Din, also referred to as Mohammad Deen. He was a resident of Mari, also spelled Marhi or Maadi, village in Reasi district, and was posted for security duty at the Salal Hydroelectric Power Station.

According to reports, the incident took place while Mushtaq was on duty. Soon after a gunshot was heard, other CISF personnel rushed to the spot and shifted him to the District Hospital, Reasi, for emergency treatment. Medical Superintendent Karam Veer Singh confirmed that Mushtaq was brought in with gunshot injuries. “We provided whatever first aid we could. His condition was quite critical, so after providing first aid, we referred him to another hospital,” Singh said.

He was referred to Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, but died en route before he could receive further treatment.

The exact circumstances of the firing remain unclear. While some preliminary reports have suggested the possibility of a self-inflicted injury, other accounts have described the case as mysterious or suspicious. Officials have said it would be premature to draw any firm conclusion at this stage.

The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the incident. In addition, the CISF has ordered a separate inquiry to determine how the firing occurred and the circumstances that led to the constable’s death.

The incident comes amid recent cases involving firearm injuries to security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir, adding to concerns that will now likely be examined in the course of the probe. A detailed inquiry is expected to establish the sequence of events.