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.

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.