An&nbsp;Army Major was shot dead last evening, allegedly by an Army soldier, following a dispute about an unknown topic at a post near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.

Police say Major Shikar Thapa of 8 Rashtriya Rifles died on the spot after being fired upon allegedly by Naik Kathiresan G.

Police are investigating the case.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Army officials have confirmed the fratricidal killing, that of a fellow soldier or superior. They say details are being ascertained.

The Army is expected to release a statement later today.

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Police say Major Shikar Thapa of 8 Rashtriya Rifles died on the spot after being fired upon allegedly by Naik Kathiresan G.

An Army Major was shot dead last evening, allegedly by an Army soldier, following a dispute about an unknown topic at a post near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said. Police say Major Shikar Thapa of 8 Rashtriya Rifles died on the spot after being fired upon allegedly by Naik Kathiresan G. Police are investigating the case. Meanwhile, Army officials have confirmed the fratricidal killing, that of a fellow soldier or superior. They say details are being ascertained. The Army is expected to release a statement later today.

Soldier allegedly shoots Army Major dead after dispute near LoC

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