Shivam Bakshi
Reasi, Nov 2 (NVI): A man and his wife died in a suspected accidental firing incident involving a Village Defence Guard (VDG) weapon in Mahore area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said.
According to officials, the incident took place at Bralkund Baggodas village in Mahore tehsil, where a man reportedly died on the spot after sustaining a gunshot injury from his VDG weapon.
His wife, who also sustained serious injuries in the incident, was shifted to PHC Baggodas for treatment. However, doctors declared her dead upon arrival, officials said.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated necessary proceedings.—(NVI)
