Jammu: At least five police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday after allegedly being attacked by a mob protesting against an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.
Five Cops Injured In Mob Attack During Anti-Encroachment Drive In J-K's Kathua
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By PTI
Published : Jun 29, 2024, 1:23 PM IST
Violence erupted in Kathua district as locals resisted the demolition of an illegal place of worship during an anti-encroachment drive in Nagri, Hiranagar. The clash left five police officers injured, prompting reinforcements to restore order.
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A drive was launched in the Nagri area of Hiranagar to demolish an illegal place of worship that was resisted by a group of locals, the officials said. They turned violent and attacked the police, injuring five personnel, including a deputy superintendent. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area to restore law and order, the officials said.
Jammu: At least five police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday after allegedly being attacked by a mob protesting against an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.
A drive was launched in the Nagri area of Hiranagar to demolish an illegal place of worship that was resisted by a group of locals, the officials said. They turned violent and attacked the police, injuring five personnel, including a deputy superintendent. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area to restore law and order, the officials said.