NVI Correspondent
Udhampur, Dec 03(NVI): Ashok Kumar, a former member of the Village Defence Guards (VDG), was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Chapper, Latti area of Udhampur district of Jammu.
Kumar’s body was found far from his residence, with a bullet wound raising questions about the nature of his death.
SSP Udhampur Amod Nagpure confirmed the incident, stating, “Ashok Kumar’s body was found with a bullet injury but it remains unclear whether he shot himself or if someone else was involved. A police team was immediately dispatched to the spot, and the body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem.”
The circumstances of the death have prompted a police investigation, with a case registered to determine whether foul play was involved or if the incident was a case of suicide. The police are also exploring possible motives and connections, given Kumar’s previous role as a VDG member, tasked with aiding security forces in maintaining peace in the region.
This incident has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about the safety and security of former VDG members, who have historically been at the frontline of counter-insurgency efforts in the region. Authorities have assured a thorough probe to ascertain the truth behind Kumar’s death.
More details are expected to emerge following the post-mortem examination and further investigation by law enforcement agencies. (News Vibes of India)
