2 min readJul 17, 2026 08:18 AM IST
A man was killed and three Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured in a firing incident after the man allegedly tried to snatch a service rifle from security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. The incident took place late on Thursday night when an SOG team intercepted the suspect during an ambush along the Jaie-Gandoh road following reports of suspicious movement in the area, reported news agency PTI.
Around 11.30 PM, the SOG team intercepted the man who allegedly attacked the personnel and attempted to snatch a service rifle, he said.
Police have detained a religious preacher for questioning in connection with the incident. However, his connection to the case is yet to be established. “During the scuffle, an SOG jawan opened fire. The youth sustained bullet injuries, while three police personnel were injured in the incident,” the officer said.
All four of them were taken to the Sub-District Hospital, Bhaderwah, from where they were referred to the Government Medical College, Doda, for specialised treatment. The youth, Aarif Hussain (30) of Cheeka village, succumbed to his injuries, the officials said.
As a precautionary measure, Central Reserve Police Force and police have been additionally deployed in Bhaderwah town. The Army has launched a search operation in the Jaie area, the officials said.