Alleged bovine smuggler killed, 3 SOG personnel injured during scuffle in Doda

Security was hightened after an assailant, Arif from Bhaderwah, allegedly involved in Bovine smuggling as per the J&K Police, died during a scuffle with the J&K Police last night while the SOG personnel were trying to snatch a weapon from him after detecting suspicious movement. Three police personnel were injured.
A religious preacher has been detained in connection with the incident, which occurred late yesterday night, the police officials said.
A SOG team laid an ambush along the Jaie-Gandoh road, about 35 km from Bhaderwah town, following reports of suspicious movement in the high-altitude area, a senior officer said.
Around 11.30 pm, the SOG team intercepted a youth who allegedly attacked the personnel and attempted to snatch a service rifle, he said.
“During the scuffle, an SOG jawan opened fire. The youth sustained bullet injuries, while three police personnel were injured in the incident,” the officer said.
All four of them were taken to the Sub-District Hospital, Bhaderwah, from where they were referred to the Government Medical College, Doda, for specialised treatment. The youth, Aarif Hussain (30) of Cheeka village, succumbed to his injuries, the officials said.