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After sustained interrogation, one individual named Gunner Desai Mohan, from the Artillery unit where the incident occurred has confessed to his involvement in stealing of an INSAS rifle and killing four of his colleagues to the Police. Initial investigations indicate that this was apparently due to personal reasons/animosity.
As per his confession, on early morning of 09 April 2023, he stole the weapon alongwith a filled magazine. He then hid the weapon.
On 12 April 2023 at around 0430 hours, while he was on sentry duty, he recovered the weapon from its hiding place, moved to the first floor, and killed all four personnel while they were asleep.
(SUBHEAD)The individual then proceeded to throw the weapon into the sewage pit. The weapon and additional ammunition have been recovered from the sewage pit.
The statement made by the individual while filing the initial FIR on 12 April, mentioning two persons in civil dress with INSAS rifle and axe was an attempt to divert attention of investigating agencies.
The individual is currently in Police custody and further details are being ascertained.
It is reiterated that there is no terror angle as speculated earlier in some media reports, as stated by PRO of Army.
Indian Army practices zero tolerance to such acts of indiscipline and is committed to ensure that the guilty will get punished as per law.
All possible assistance is being provided to Punjab Police and other agencies for early conclusion of investigations.
Considering the sensitivities involved, media is requested to avoid rumours and refrain from speculation.
