Shivam Bakshi
Rajouri, July 21(NVI): A weapon reported stolen from the residence of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member in Rajouri district has been recovered, officials said on Tuesday.
According to officials, the weapon belonging to Balwant Singh, a VDC member and resident of Bhella village, was reported missing from his house during the intervening night of July 19 and 20. The owner noticed the weapon was missing at around 3 a.m from the Shamshan Ghat area of the village.
Officials said the Special Operations Group (SOG) Khawas recovered the stolen weapon from Bhella on Tuesday.
They said the circumstances surrounding the theft and recovery are being investigated, adding that further details are awaited. The matter remains under verification.(NVI)
