Jammu and Kashmir: Gangster, cop die in an encounter in Kathua

In an encounter that took place in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, a gangster was shot dead on April 2. 

During the gunfight, a police official received head injuries following which he succumbed to his injuries during the treatment. 

The incident took place at around 10:30 pm near Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital. 

The deceased cop was identified as probationary Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma.

Another special police officer was also injured in the encounter. 

Acting on a tip-off, a team of officials chased gangster Vasudev, a key accused in a murder case registered at Ramgarh police station, which led to an exchange of fire near the hospital. 

Vasudev was killed in the encounter while one of his associates was injured.