A police personnel sustained injuries after an accidental revolver discharge during a routine shift change near Saini Majra Toll Plaza in Ambala on Monday morning. The injured officer was immediately rushed to a hospital, while police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Police Personnel Injured – Accidental Firing During Shift Handover
According to officials, the incident occurred when the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) staff was changing shifts after completing night duty. EHC Jasbir Singh, who was serving as the ERV in-charge, handed over his government-issued revolver to the incoming ERV officer.
While the receiving officer was checking the firearm, the trigger was accidentally pressed, causing the revolver to fire unexpectedly.
Bullet Injures Police Personnel
The bullet struck Jasbir Singh, passing through his finger and thumb before grazing his thigh. Fortunately, the bullet did not hit any vital organs, preventing a more serious injury.
He was immediately shifted to the Civil Hospital in Ambala City, where he received medical treatment. Doctors reported that his injuries were not life-threatening.
Incident Occurred Near Saini Majra Toll Plaza
Jasbir Singh stated that he was posted as the ERV in-charge under Naggal Police Station. After completing his overnight duty, he reached the Saini Majra Toll Plaza around 8 a.m. in response to an accident call.
As his shift ended, he was officially handing over the government revolver to the next ERV officer when the accidental discharge took place.
Police Launch Investigation
Following the incident, the police department began an internal investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accidental firing.
Authorities are expected to review firearm handling procedures during shift changes to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Safety Protocols Under Review
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of following strict weapon safety protocols while handling service firearms. Proper inspection methods, trigger discipline, and safe transfer procedures are considered essential to avoid accidental discharges.
Officials are likely to examine whether standard operating procedures were followed during the weapon handover.
Conclusion
The Ambala police personnel injured in the accidental revolver firing is recovering after receiving prompt medical attention. Although the incident narrowly avoided a major tragedy, the investigation will help determine the cause of the accidental discharge and whether additional safety measures are needed during police duty transitions.
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