Jammu, June 29
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.