Jammu, Jan 3: Village Defence Guards (VDGs) opened fire after detecting suspicious movement in the Dessa area of Doda district this evening, prompting immediate security alerts and intensive search operations across the region.
According to reports, VDGs spotted three suspected terrorists moving outside the residence of a fellow VDG member at village Dewal Kund in Dessa area around 7 PM on Thursday. The vigilant guards immediately responded to the threat, opening fire at the suspicious individuals who were attempting to approach the residential area.
Following the firing and the swift alertness displayed by the VDGs, the suspects reportedly fled from the village premises under the cover of darkness. There was no fresh exchange of fire till the reports last came in after the initial round of firing, sources confirmed.
Security forces were immediately alerted about the incident and rushed to the spot to assess the situation. The entire area has been placed on high alert, with additional security deployments made to prevent any potential threat. A comprehensive cordon and search operation has been launched in the village and surrounding areas to track down the fleeing suspects.
The security establishment has cordoned off the entire area, with multiple teams conducting intensive searches in the forests and nearby localities. Additional reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the security grid and prevent any possible infiltration attempts.
No casualties have been reported in the firing incident so far. Further details are awaited as search and cordon operations continue to be intensified across the region.
The incident has once again highlighted the crucial role played by VDGs in maintaining security in remote and vulnerable areas of the Jammu region, particularly in districts like Doda where terror activities have been reported in recent months.
