Jammu & Kashmir

Former VDG found dead in Udhampur forests, say officials

Armed forces patrol in forest area of Jammu. [FPK Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Jammu: Body of a former Village Defence Guard was found in mysterious conditions in forests of Chapper area of Udhampur district on Tuesday.

Officials told GNS that the body of a disengaged VDG was found in mysterious conditions along with the rifle (303) in Chapper forests.

He has been identified as Ashok Kumar, 45, son of Romal Chand resident of Chapper Udhampur.

Soon a team of police rushed to the spot and took the body in their possession for medico-legal formalities.

A case has been registered in this regard and investigation has been taken up.

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