DRG constable killed in accidental firing after anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh

A District Reserve Guard (DRG) constable lost his life in an accidental firing after returning from an anti-Naxal area domination operation in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, casting a pall of grief over the police establishment.

According to official sources, a DRG team from Narayanpur had been deployed on December 20 for a planned area domination exercise under the Chhotedongar police station limits. The operation was conducted as per standard protocol and concluded without any encounter or security incident. On the morning of December 21, the team reached Camp Kadenar after completing the mission.

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The tragedy occurred after the operation had ended, when the personnel were preparing to board their vehicle. During this time, a weapon accidentally discharged, and the bullet struck DRG constable Baldev Singh Hurra near the head. He was critically injured and immediately evacuated to Dhaudai hospital by his colleagues.

Despite prompt medical intervention, doctors said the constable succumbed to his injuries due to severe head trauma and excessive blood loss. News of his death sent shockwaves through the police department, with colleagues and senior officers expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

Police officials said all mandatory legal procedures, including post-mortem examination, are being carried out in accordance with established norms. An internal inquiry has also been initiated to ascertain the circumstances that led to the accidental firing.

Senior officers described the incident as a tragic reminder of the risks faced by personnel even outside direct combat situations. They said the force stands with the bereaved family and that the findings of the inquiry would help strengthen safety protocols to prevent such incidents in future operations.