A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured on Saturday in south Kashmir's Shopian district when his service rifle went off accidentally.
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Srinagar:
Police said SPO Muhammad Amir was injured in Zainapora police station. He was shifted to Srinagar for treatment.
The SPOs are engaged on a fixed monthly pay package in Jammu and Kashmir to fight militancy.
Although designated as police officers, the SPOs draw much lesser remuneration than a police constable. They are also not given the basic training in handling weapons as is mandatory for policemen in the country.
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