5 policemen arrested on charges of killing youth in Jammu

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jun 22 2015 | 2:48 PM IST
Five policemen of Special Operation Group (SOG) have been arrested for allegedly killing a youth on the outskirts of the district here.
"Five cops of SOG have been arrested and a case of murder has been registered in connection with the death of a youth in firing in Domana belt of Jammu city yesterday," a senior police officer said today.
Police fired on a youth identified as Tarseem Lal, involved in narcotics smuggling, when he tried to escape after his arrest in Domana belt resulting in his death, he said.
A case of murder was registered against the cops after Forest Minister and MLA of Domana Bali Bhagat visited the youth's family and promised them registration of a murder case against the accused policemen.
Bali spoke to Jammu and Kashmir DGP K Rajendra after which a case of murder was registered against the 5 policemen.
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First Published: Jun 22 2015 | 2:48 PM IST

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