Violence Erupts in Kathua During Anti-Encroachment Drive
At least five police personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district during an anti-encroachment drive. Locals protesting against the demolition of an illegal place of worship turned violent, necessitating reinforcements to restore law and order.
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In a tense situation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, at least five police personnel, among them a deputy superintendent of police, sustained injuries on Saturday during an anti-encroachment drive.
Officials confirmed that a group of locals resisting the demolition of an illegal place of worship turned aggressive, leading to violent confrontations.
Reinforcements have been dispatched to Hiranagar's Nagri area to re-establish law and order, as the authorities continue to manage the volatile situation.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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