NEW DELHI: Army today ordered inquiry into the killing of two youths in Handwara in North Kashmir during alleged firing by army men as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said such incidents have a “negative impact” on the State Government’s efforts to consolidate peace efforts.
The decision of holding an inquiry was conveyed by Lt Gen D S Hooda, heading the strategic Udhampur-based Northern Command, to the Chief Minister who had called him to ascretain the situation on the ground.
Expressing grief over the incident, Mehbooba, who is here on her maiden visit after taking over the reins of the State, called Lt Gen Hooda who informed her that the Army has already ordered an inquiry into the incident and that tangible action will be taken once the probe is completed, an official statement said.
Mehbooba said that security personnel involved in the killing of two youths in Handwara will be handed exemplary punishment, saying such incidents “cannot” be tolerated. (AGENCIES)
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