J&K: 5 policemen injured in mob violence during anti-encroachment drive in Kathua

 

by IANS |

Jammu, June 29 (IANS) Five policemen were injured in a mob violence on Saturday during an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua district.


Officials said that the anti-encroachment drive was launched in Nagri area of Hiranagar in Kathua to demolish an illegal place of worship, which was resisted by a group of locals.


“The mob turned violent and attacked the police party, injuring five policemen including a Deputy Superintendent," officials said.


“Reinforcements have been now rushed to the area,” officials added.

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