Village Defence Guard Incident in Doda: Police Action
A constable suspended and DySP under investigation after a VDG was allegedly assaulted for firing warning shots in Doda.
In Pernote village, Doda district, a Village Defence Guard (VDG) fired into the air after noticing suspicious movement on the eve of Independence Day. The guard was allegedly beaten by police afterwards. The constable involved was suspended, and a departmental inquiry is underway against the DySP overseeing the station. The episode highlights ongoing security sensitivities and police accountability measures in the region, especially during major national celebrations
