Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Jammu Orders Probe After Tribal Person Killed in Cross-Firing
In Jammu, a person was killed during a shootout with police who were pursuing suspected drug dealers.
Authorities have started an investigation led by a magistrate to understand exactly what happened.
The police have also filed a formal report.
The family of the deceased is saying the person was not involved in drug dealing and is calling for justice.
The investigation is expected to finish in two weeks, after which a report will be submitted.
A magisterial probe has been ordered into the killing of a person in Jammu.
The incident occurred during cross-firing with police chasing drug peddlers.
An FIR has been registered at Police Station Satwari.
The inquiry will be conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jammu South.
Tribals protested, asserting the deceased's innocence.
- Who
- Police and the deceased.
- What
- A tribal person was killed in cross-firing during a police chase of suspected drug peddlers.
- When
- July 24th.
- Where
- Surey Chak, Phallian Mandal, Jammu city.
- Why
- The police were chasing suspected drug peddlers.
Tribal Community
Police
Differing accounts on the deceased's involvement
Tribal Community
The deceased was innocent and not involved in drug peddling, protesting for justice.
Police
Police were chasing suspected drug peddlers during which cross firing occurred.
- Incident Type
- Cross-firing
- Location
- Jammu
- Casualties
- 1 killed
- Investigation
- Magisterial probe ordered
- FIR Registered
- Yes