A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army was killed in a firing incident within a military camp located in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred late Tuesday night, December 23, 2025, and is currently under investigation.
According to a defence spokesperson, the JCO, who was on duty, sustained a gunshot wound and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have stated that a terror angle has been ruled out in the incident.
The defence spokesperson stated that the JCO was part of an army unit in Samba. The incident is being thoroughly investigated, and further details will be released as facts are established. The spokesperson emphasized the absence of any terror-related angle in the officer's death.
The incident has prompted increased vigilance; however, details remain limited as investigations continue. The focus remains on determining the circumstances that led to the JCO's death.
The Army has not released the name of the JCO pending notification of next of kin. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
