In the backdrop of the alleged manhandling of a civilian by the Army in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, the Indian Army on Friday in an official statement said that the individual tried to snatch the weapon of soldiers and initiated a scuffle with them.
“An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled by Army personnel in Rajouri District,” the Army said in a statement.
It further said that the Army had input on the likely movement of terrorists in a vehicle in this sensitive area, adding, “Accordingly, search operations were being conducted.”
Preliminary information suggests that on being stopped, the individual tried to snatch the weapon from the soldiers on duty and initiated a scuffle with them, it further read.
It stated that, however, an enquiry has been initiated, and if any personnel are found guilty of misconduct, strict action will be taken as per the existing law.
“The Indian Army remains steadfast in upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline in the conduct of counter terror operations,” the statement read, adding, “all sections of the society are requested to continue to cooperate and collaborate with the Indian Army for collective and comprehensive security in this sensitive area.”
Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party, President, Mehbooba, previously in a post said, “deeply disturbing visuals have emerged from Lam in Nowshera where army personnel were seen mercilessly assaulting Professor Liyaqat Chowdary.”
The Professor, accompanied by his brothers, was en route to attend his sister’s wedding when the incident occurred, she said, adding, “This shocking act has shattered a common man’s faith-especially painful given that the victim’s family has proudly served in the Indian Army.”
“I urge senior army personnel to take immediate and strict action against those responsible. Such individuals tarnish the reputation of a respected institution through their unacceptable and high-handed behavior,” she said.
