Rajouri, Apr 18, KNT: A day after, army personnel led by a Company Commander assaulted a Professor in the Lam area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said it has initiated an enquiry regarding the Incident and strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty.
Notably, a senior professor alleged that he was assaulted by soldiers while on way to attend a marriage ceremony along with cousins. After filing a complaint at a police station, army issued a statement claiming that it had received input on likely movement of militants in a vehicle in a sensitive area. Accordingly, search operations were being conducted. Preliminary information suggests that on being stopped, the individuals tried to snatch weapon of the soldiers on duty and initiated a scuffle with them.
Army further stated that however, an enquiry has been initiated. “Should any personnel be found guilty of misconduct, strict action will be taken in accordance with the existing law.
Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti condemned the action and asked the senior officers of the army to take action against soldiers who have assaulted Professor Choudhary.
“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. 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 behaviour,” Mehbooba posted on X.
BJP leader, Ravinder Raina while expressing anguish over the incident, posted on X stating that he will ensure justice with Dr Liaqat Ali. He said law of the land is supreme and nobody in India is above the law,. “Whosoever made it happened have to face the consequences. Lot of respect for Dr. Sahib.” [KNT]
