Jammu Kashmir Police: At least five policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday

Jammu Kashmir Police: At least five policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured on Saturday in an attack by people protesting against an anti-encroachment drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said. Officials said the drive was launched to demolish an illegally constructed place of worship in the Nagari area of ​​​​Hiranagar, which was opposed by a group of locals. 

Five policemen were injured

He said the protesters turned violent and attacked the police, in which five policemen, including a deputy superintendent, were injured. Officials said additional security forces have been sent to the area to restore law and order. 

taken to hospital for treatment

According to the information, the whole incident happened when the local people pelted stones on the policemen who went to demolish a religious place built on government land in Kalyanpur area under Nagari block. 5 injured policemen including DSP have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

threw stones at police

In the morning, the police team reached the spot and started the operation to remove the religious place. During this, the people present started opposing the police. Soon the protest turned violent and people pelted stones at the police. 5 policemen including the DSP were injured in the stone pelting. The injured were immediately taken to the hospital. Their condition is said to be stable.

After the incident, heavy police force has been deployed on the spot. Police is investigating the matter and searching for the stone pelters. This incident has created an atmosphere of tension in the area. The administration has appealed to the people to maintain peace.