[India], July 18 (ANI): A Rashtriya Rifles officer was shot dead by a non commissioned officer on Tuesday around 9:45 pm in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri.

The deceased was serving in the regiment of 8 Rashtriya Rifles.

The incident is being regarded as a case of fratricide.

Further investigation in the case is being carried out. (ANI)

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