Mirpur: One person was killed and three others injured on Tuesday in an exchange of fire between police and armed members of a banned organisation in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mirpur, members of the outlawed group had taken out a protest rally and allegedly attempted to force shopkeepers on Mian Muhammad Road to shut their businesses.
Police said they received information about the presence of armed members of the organisation in the area who were allegedly involved in anti-state activities. Acting on the information, law enforcement personnel launched an operation, during which the suspects allegedly opened fire, prompting police to retaliate and resulting in an armed clash.
The district police spokesperson said one person was killed and three others sustained injuries during the firing. The injured were shifted to District Headquarters Hospital Mirpur for medical treatment.
The SSP spokesperson said Mirpur police remained committed to maintaining law and order and protecting the lives and property of citizens. He also urged the public to avoid relying on unverified reports and rumours circulating on social media, advising people to follow only official and authenticated sources of information.