“Initial investigations point out that this was apparently as a consequence of private causes or animosity”, the Army stated in its assertion, with out giving particulars of the homicide motive. It stated that the gunner admitted to stealing a weapon early morning on April 9 and utilizing it three days later to kill four personnel who have been asleep. At round 4:30 am on April 12, Mohan who was on sentry responsibility “recovered the weapon from its hiding place, moved to the primary ground, and killed all four personnel whereas they have been asleep.” After the killings, he threw the stolen weapon right into a sewage pit, the assertion stated. “The weapon and extra ammunition have been recovered from the sewage pit.”
Punjab Police had termed the killings as fratricide, instantly after the incident. However, the primary data report quoted the now arrested soldier as saying two masked males in civilian garments carried out the killings. The Army stated the account about masked males was an try and mislead the investigation.
“The assertion made by the person whereas submitting the preliminary FIR on April 12, mentioning two individuals in civil gown with INSAS rifle and axe, was an try and divert consideration of investigating companies. The particular person is at present in police custody and additional particulars are being ascertained,” the Army assertion stated. There was no terror angle to the crime, it stated. “Indian Army practices zero tolerance to such acts of indiscipline and is dedicated to make sure that the responsible will likely be punished as per regulation,” the Army stated.
