Kishtwar, July 19: A woman was killed after being hit by a bullet fired allegedly from the weapon of a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member accidently in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Friday late night.
A top police officer told that the incident occurred in Singpura Areagam village, from Kishtwar town. The victim has been identified as Pushpa Devi (35), wife of Rakesh Kumar, a local resident.
Initial reports suggest the firing was accidental. The woman succumbed to her injuries on the spot, the officer said.
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Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the firing. (JKNS)
