India > Jammu re-activates Village Defence Groups – and old fears

A training session for a village defence scheme in the village of Androla. Many of the members of this group have never used a weapon before, but a spate of violent attacks has renewed their desire to protect themselves. Photo courtesy: Auqib Javeed

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