Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Constable Suspended in J-K for Alleged Assault on VDG Member
A police officer in Doda, J&K, was suspended because they are accused of hitting a member of the Village Defence Group (VDG).
The VDG member had fired shots into the air because they saw something suspicious before Independence Day.
The police are investigating the incident and will also look into what the police station head did.
The police will take action against those found guilty.
A constable was suspended after allegedly assaulting a Village Defence Guard (VDG).
The VDG member had fired shots into the air after noticing suspicious activity.
The incident took place at the Premnagar police outpost in Doda district.
A departmental inquiry has been launched into the incident.
The inquiry will investigate the actions of the then SHO, DySP Afeer Jaleel.
- Who
- Selection Grade Constable Mohammad Zia, Balbir Singh (VDG member), SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta, and DySP Afeer Jaleel.
- What
- A constable was suspended for allegedly assaulting a VDG member.
- When
- The incident happened recently, prompting immediate action and an inquiry.
- Where
- Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, at the Premnagar police outpost.
- Why
- The reason for the alleged assault is not mentioned in the article, and an inquiry is underway.
Police Actions
VDG's Perspective
Misconduct
Police Actions
Alleged misconduct of a constable.
VDG's Perspective
N/A
- Incident
- Constable suspended for allegedly assaulting VDG member.
- Location
- Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir
- VDG Member
- Balbir Singh
- Police Action
- Constable Mohammad Zia suspended; inquiry initiated.
- Inquiry Timeframe
- Report due within two weeks.
- Inquiry Scope
- Includes investigation of the then SHO's conduct.
