New Delhi: In a violent confrontation during an anti-encroachment operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, at least five police officers, including a deputy superintendent, were injured on Saturday. The incident occurred when local residents resisted the demolition of an illegally constructed place of worship in the Nagari area of Hiranagar, officials reported.Anti-encroachment drive met with resistanceThe anti-encroachment drive aimed at dismantling an unauthorized structure was met with fierce opposition from a group of locals. As tensions escalated, the protesters turned violent, leading to a clash with the police. The confrontation resulted in injuries to five policemen, highlighting the intensity of the resistance.जम्मू:- कठुआ मे एक अवैध बस्ती को हटाने के लिए की गयी कार्यवाही पर पथराव से 5 पुलिस कर्मी जखमीऔर मोदीजी इन के एक हाथ मे लैपटॉप देना चाहते है.#Kathua pic.twitter.com/Sefe1Rr9q7— Atul Vyas 💓 Bharat🇮🇳 (@Atulya_Bharat1) June 29, 2024Additional security forces deployed In response to the violence, additional security forces were deployed to the area to restore order. To control the situation, the police fired warning shots into the air. The injured officers were transported to the district hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. The incident has significantly heightened tensions in the area.A major encroachment drive was launched today morning by @districtadmkat1 with the help of @JmuKmrPolice but when the anti-encroachment team started the operation in Nagri #Kathua , agitated people of Gujjar community putting up on encroached land resorted to stone pelting in… pic.twitter.com/RZSHe6fUYH— Harpreet Singh Sethi (@Harpreetsethi95) June 29, 2024Officials on high alertGiven the severity of the situation, senior police and administration officials have arrived at the scene to closely monitor the developments. Their presence aims to ensure the maintenance of law and order and to prevent further escalation of violence.
