Reasi, November 3: A man and his wife were killed after a Village Defence Guard (VDG) weapon allegedly went off accidentally in Mahore area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said.
The incident occurred at Bralkund Baggodas village in Mahore tehsil, where the couple sustained gunshot injuries while part of a VDG team, an official said.
While the man died on the spot, his wife was shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Baggodas, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Police have taken cognisance of the incident and initiated necessary proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge.
