Police said Vasudev was killed and one of his colleagues was injured in the clash.

Jammu:

A miscreant was shot dead in an exchange of fire with police near the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

Probationary sub-inspector Deepak Sharma, who sustained head injuries in the encounter, died during treatment on Wednesday, they said, adding that a special constable was also injured.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of officials hunted down Vasudev, the prime accused in a murder case registered at Ramgarh police station, which led to an exchange of fire near the Government Medical College Hospital around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, a police spokesman said. explain.

PSI Deepak Sharma suffered head injuries, SPO Anil Kumar was also injured in the shooting and a gangster died in a shootout at GMC Kathua. The injured PSI Deepak Sharma was shifted to Amandeep Hospital in Pathankot and succumbed to his injuries during treatment today. https://t.co/scv37wQ3ds

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She added that Vasudev was killed and one of his colleagues was injured in the clash. Deepak Sharma suffered head injuries and SWAT officer Anil Kumar, 40, was also injured. They were initially admitted to GMC Hospital in Kathua and later to Amandeep Hospital in Pathankot, the spokesperson said.

Sharma died during treatment on Wednesday. She added that his body had been sent to GMC Hospital in Kathua.

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