Jammu, May 26 (PTI) An exchange of fire broke out between police and suspected criminals during an operation in Jammu on Tuesday evening, triggering fear and panic, after the suspects allegedly tried to escape by opening fire, officials said.
“At about 6 pm, a team of Police Station Gandhi Nagar, along with a Special Operation Group party, proceeded to the mini market area near Green belt park in Gandhi Nagar, for operational action against suspected criminals”, a police officer said.
Further details regarding the incidents are awaited, he said.
During the operation, the suspects allegedly attempted to flee and “deliberately” rammed their vehicle into an SOG vehicle. “The suspects then opened fire on the police party, prompting the SOG personnel to retaliate in self-defence to protect themselves and prevent any further threat to life,” he said.
The area was cordoned off immediately, and additional police reinforcements were rushed to the spot to secure the area, he said.
The police have taken cognisance of the offences committed and initiated further legal proceedings.
An investigation is underway to ascertain the identity of the suspects and the circumstances leading to the firing, the official added. PTI AB SHS
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