Overview
- In the Desa area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, a Village Defence Group volunteer fired warning shots on January 2 after claiming to notice suspicious movement near his house.
- Police teams rushed to the location and began verifying what led to the gunfire, reporting no injuries or property damage.
- Officials said the same individual fired on December 14 under similar circumstances, when checks found no suspicious presence or threat.
- Reinforcements were dispatched, nearby VDGs were briefed to stay alert, and residents were advised to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
- Authorities stated the situation is under control and a further investigation is in progress, and News18 noted it used an AI-generated image for representation.