Four persons killed, 7 injured in Rajouri firing 

Jammu, January 01, 2023 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, four people were killed and seven others were injured in firing in Rajouri district. The firing occurred near upper Dangri village of the district. A police officer said that firing incident took place at 3 houses separated at a distance of around 50 metres from each other at upper Dangri village in Rajouri.

Eyewitnesses said that some armed men came in a car and opened fire on the people in that area. Following the alleged shootout, they reportedly fled in the car. Dr Mehmood, Medical Superintendent, Associated Hospital, Rajouri, told media men that three people were brought dead.

“In all ten people were brought to the hospital and three among them were brought dead. Seven others have been admitted and are under treatment,” he said. “We are hopeful that we will be able to save two critically injured people.” He said that five other injured persons are stable.

“The three people declared brought dead had multiple injuries.” It is worth mentioning here that two Hindu labourers were killed in a fake encounter by Indian troops some days ago in the same district.

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