Rajouri SHO alleges assault at Army’s Poshana checkpoint

The Army has ordered an internal inquiry into the alleged assault on a police officer by its personnel at a checkpoint in Poonch district, sources said on Sunday.

Rajouri Station House Officer (SHO) Sameer Jilani was travelling to Kashmir to visit his ailing mother when he was allegedly manhandled by Army personnel, led by an officer, at Poshana checkpoint on Mughal Road on Saturday.

Terming it as unfortunate, sources said the one-off incident was an aberration to the excellent work being done by both the security agencies in ensuring a secure environment. An Army officer said the force and the police reaffirm their solidarity towards ‘awaam’ (public) and are committed to maintain peace and stability in the region. The police have registered an FIR against the soldiers.— PTI

Courtesy: The Tribune: 20th June, 2021