Jawan kills 5 colleagues, was upset over alleged leaves' denial

The incident took place at the Kadenar camp of ITBP's 45th battalion in the insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, around 350 km from Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P told PTI.

Meanwhile, according to a report in The Times of India, a police official identified the ITBP constable, who opened fire at his colleagues, as Rahman Khan.

At 9 am, Khan allegedly opened fire at his colleagues following a dispute. In the ensuing clash, he killed five ITBP personnel and injured two others.

Early reports had suggested that Khan was gunned down, however, it has now been said that he killed himself.

Reportedly, the constable was upset over not getting leave. A probe has been ordered.

Further, Chhattisgarh director general of police DM Awasthi told TOI, "The ITBP personnel who shot his five colleagues committed suicide with his own rifle and died on the spot."

He added, "The injured were being air-lifted to Raipur for treatment. The IG and SP have just reached the spot and further details about what triggered the incident would be known soon."