Brief Exchange of Fire In Udhampur, One VDG Member Injured, More Reinforcement Rushed: Police

M S Nazki

Srinagar : One Village Defense Guard member was injured after brief exchange fire took place between militants and security forces in Chochru Gala heights in Udhampur district.

An official told that after receipt of inputs regarding movement of suspicious individuals late last evening, J&K Police activated the security grid in Basantgarh police station limits of Udhampur district.

Today morning, party of Police Picket Sang carrying along with them VDG members proceeded towards Chochru Gala heights where around 0745 hrs a face off ensued between Police party and a group of hiding terrorists, he said.

One VDG member of JKP was injured in the initial exchange of fire, he said.

SOG along with Army & CRPF parties had staged forward and are proceeding to cordon the area, he said.

Media and civilians are requested not to run unofficial unverified reports, the official added.