By NagalandAI, June 18, 2025 — An incident occurred in the Poonch sector, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 12, 2025, involving a physical dispute between Colonel Ankush Chaudhary, commanding officer of the 55 Engineer Regiment, and Assistant Defence Estate Officer (ADEO) Triyam Singh. The altercation has raised tensions between the Indian Army and the Defence Estate Office (DEO), with further details awaiting official statements.
Colonel Chaudhary had visited the DEO office to obtain final approval for a crucial fencing project along the Line of Control (LoC), which aims to curb infiltration after a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The fencing initiative, under urgent implementation orders from defence authorities, required procedural clearance from the ADEO.
According to multiple credible reports, Triyam Singh not only refused to sign the official board proceedings but allegedly misbehaved and physically assaulted Colonel Chaudhary during the official meeting. The incident escalated rapidly, drawing immediate reaction from the soldiers under Col. Chaudhary’s command.
Video Sparks Online Outrage
Footage of the altercation—shared widely on social media, including a reel on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)—shows soldiers from the Sikh Regiment confronting and retaliating against ADEO Triyam Singh. The video has since gone viral, with defence veterans, ex-servicemen, and citizens weighing in with strong reactions.
Lt. Col. Sushil Singh Sheoran (Retd), who posted the video online, accused the Defence Estate Office of routinely obstructing national security infrastructure projects. Several other veterans echoed his views, calling for urgent reform within the DEO.
“Touching a CO has consequences. If his soldiers are around, it is playing with fire,” said Lt. Gen. D.P. Pandey (Retd).
Sqn. Ldr. Varlin Panwar (Retd), while supporting the Army’s position, advised restraint and legal follow-up in future incidents.
Official Action and Clarifications
In the wake of the public uproar, authorities have reportedly suspended 12 police personnel connected to the incident, though the specific roles of those officers remain undisclosed.
Social media comments had earlier sparked confusion by alleging that a civilian in plainclothes was mistakenly arrested by the Army and had filed an FIR against Colonel Chaudhary. However, no credible evidence has emerged to support these claims. Investigative reports and video evidence clearly confirm that the individual involved was ADEO Triyam Singh, not an uninvolved civilian.
Moreover, no FIR against Col. Chaudhary has been confirmed by any official police or defence source as of this publication.
Verified Developments at a Glance
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Aspect
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Status
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Assault on Colonel by ADEO Triyam Singh
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✅ Confirmed by multiple verified sources
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Retaliation by Engineer Regiment soldiers
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✅ Captured on video, widely reported
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Suspension of 12 police officials
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✅ Reported by national news outlets
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FIR filed against Colonel by ADEO
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❌ No official record or confirmation available
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Mistaken identity involving a civilian
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❌ Misreported; individual was confirmed as ADEO
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Delay in LoC fencing project due to DEO
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✅ Backed by statements from Army veterans
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