Army orders probe in police official thrashing

KL Report

SRINAGAR

The army said on Tuesday evening that it has ordered a probe in a policeman thrashing incident at Baltal by an army official. The police officer was later hospitalized.

“Scuffle involving an Army officer and ASI of JK Police took place at Baltal on 21 July. The issue was immediately taken up by the Army authorities of Chinar Corps and Senior Police officials,” the army statement said.

“RR Sector Commander and IG Kashmir, JK Police met at Baltal to investigate the incident jointly. In the meantime, Army authorities have ordered an enquiry into the incident. Authorities have assured that the personnel found to be allegedly involved in the incident have been replaced while the matter is under investigation. A strict disciplinary action will be taken against the guilty,” it said.

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