CISF mourns loss of four personnel, last rites held with full honours
The CISF held last rites with full honors for four personnel lost in a tragic fratricide incident at a hydro project in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observed a somber day on Thursday as it paid its final respects to four brave personnel who lost their lives in a tragic fratricide incident. The personnel, who were stationed at the Sewa-III Hydro Electric Project in the Basohli area of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, passed away following the incident on September 29.
In a moving tribute, the last rites for the departed soldiers were performed at their respective native places across multiple states, conducted with full ceremonial honours and strict adherence to military protocols.
Honouring the fallen heroes
The CISF has released details regarding the service and final ceremonies of the four individuals who served the nation with distinction:
- Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey: Serving with the CISF Unit NTPC Tanda, he joined the force in October 2015. His final rites were conducted at his native Mathiya Daulatpur in the Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Senior officials, including DIG Manish Kumar Singh, were present to pay homage on behalf of the Force.
- Sub Inspector Laxman Singh: A veteran with over 13 years of service, he was posted with the CISF Unit Punjab and Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh. His last rites were held at Village Loona in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, attended by colleagues from his unit.
- Constable Sanjeev Kumar: Posted at the SEWA HE Project, he had been a part of the force since October 2013. His last rites were performed at his native Village Rameen in the Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir, with representatives from the Salal Hydro Electric Project in attendance.
- Constable Md Rafiq: A long-serving member of the force for over 16 years, he was posted with the CISF Unit DHEP Dulhasti. His final journey took place at Village Kandali in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, where he was accorded a Guard of Honour and a ceremonial salute in the presence of his grieving family and colleagues.
A message of solidarity from the Force
The CISF expressed profound grief over the sudden loss of its personnel. In an official statement, the organization emphasized that it stands in solidarity with the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.
"The Force shares their sorrow as one family," the statement read, adding that the CISF considers it a solemn duty to support the bereaved families during this period of immense hardship. The organization further assured that all possible assistance and support will be provided to the families in accordance with established rules and regulations.