J&K Police SI injured in Kathua shootout dies in hospital, LG expresses condolences

 

A probationary police sub-inspector (SI) who suffered a head injuries during an exchange of fire between police and gangsters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua a day ago succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, officials said on Wednesday.

 

 

Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma who was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College (GMC) succumbed to his severe injuries.

 

According to the Kathua Police, a gangster was shot dead in the exchange of fire near Government Medical College (GMC) on Tuesday night.

 

Acting on a tip-off, a police party was chasing a car in which gangster Vasudev, a key accused in a murder case registered at Ramgarh police station was travelling. When they were fired upon the police retaliated and killed Vasudev near the Government Medical College hospital around 10.30 pm yesterday.

 

One of Vasudev's associates was also killed in the exchange of fire.

 

 

While the sub-inspector sustained injuries to his head, a special Police Officer Anil Kumar (40) also suffered injuries. They were initially admitted to the GMC Hospital in Kathua and later taken to Amandeep Hospital in Pathankot, according to a police spokesperson.

 

 

Lieutenant Governor J&K Manoj Sinha expressed his condolences to the family of Martyr SI Deepak Sharma. In a post shared on X, he wrote:

 

 

I salute the valour & indomitable courage of PSI Deepak Sharma, who made supreme sacrifice while valiantly fighting & neutralising a most wanted gangster in Kathua. His supreme sacrifice will remain etched in our hearts. Deepest condolences to the family of martyr Deepak Sharma. The nation stands in solidarity with martyr's family & @JmuKmrPolice, whose dedication, resilience & courage in battling variety of challenges & adversaries continue to inspire us. Every drop of blood of our martyr will be avenged and we are committed to create a fear-free J&K.