Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Feb 23: A lawyer opened two rounds of firing in the air from his revolver in a clash that erupted over the land dispute at Kali Bari near here, today.
However, he was later overpowered by the rival group who seized his revolver and beat him with lathis, fractured his leg and inflicted injuries on his person.
The lawyer has been admitted in Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Kathua for treatment. Kathua police has registered a case under relevant sections of the law in this regard and arrested five persons.
Police is investigating the matter. It has also registered a case against the lawyer who is undergoing treatment in GMC Kathua.
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