Investigation Launched Into Kathua Killings of Three Civilians

Authorities probe terror links in the deaths of three men in a remote area of Jammu and Kashmir, sparking protests and heightened security measures.

The bodies of Varun Singh, 15, and his uncles Yogesh Singh, 32, and Darshan Singh, 40, were discovered near a waterfall in the Malhar area of Kathua district on Saturday after they went missing on March 5 during a wedding function.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Shiv Kumar announced that a special investigation team has been formed to examine all aspects of the case, including a potential terror angle.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that the killings were carried out by terrorists, describing the incident as a 'deep conspiracy' to destabilize the peaceful region.
The deaths have led to protests and a shutdown in the Billawar area, with locals demanding intensified anti-terror operations to secure the region and prevent further violence.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is set to assess the security situation in Jammu, as officials from multiple agencies convene to address the rising concerns over safety and communal harmony.