Five policemen injured in mob attack during anti-land grabbing campaign in Kathua, JK

At least five policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were allegedly attacked by a mob protesting against an anti-land grabbing campaign in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Saturday, officials said.

An operation to demolish an illegal place of worship was launched in Nagri area of Hiranagar, but was met with resistance from a group of locals, officials said.

They turned violent and attacked the police, leaving five policemen, including a deputy superintendent, injured.

Reinforcements were immediately dispatched to the area to restore peace and order, officials said.

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