Bhaderwah , Jul 17: A man was killed and three Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured in firing after he allegedly tried to snatch a service rifle here in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
An SOG team laid an ambush on Thursday along the Jaie-Gandoh road, about 35 km from Bhaderwah town, following reports of suspicious movement in the high-altitude area and around 11.30 pm, the SOG team intercepted a youth who allegedly attacked the personnel and attempted to snatch a service rifle.
During the scuffle, an SOG jawan opened fire and youth sustained bullet injuries, while three police personnel were injured in the incident.
All four of them were taken to the Sub-District Hospital, Bhaderwah, later referred to the Government Medical College, Doda, however he youth, Aarif Hussain (30) of Cheeka village, succumbed to his injuries, reports said.
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