J&K: Jawan open fire on civilians by service rifle, held

Jammu, Mar 7: A territorial Army jawan on Wednesday, Mar 7 allegedly shot dead two women including his wife in Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, said reports.

Sources said that Army jawan working with Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in Mendhar belt of the district has opened fire using his service rifle.

According to police official, Jawan was allegedly perturbed after not finding his wife when he returned home last night and suspected her of having an illicit relationship. After that on Mar 7 morning Jawan allegedly shot dead his wife alongwith the mother of the purported lover. Moreover, two others were also injured in the firing.

Meanwhile, accused has been arrested and will be tried under a criminal case.

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