Indian Army on Friday ordered a probe into alleged manhandling of civilians by army men in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
“An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled by Army personnel in Rajouri district,” a defence spokesman said.
He said Army had input on the likely movement of terrorists in a vehicle in this sensitive area. “Accordingly, search operations were being conducted. Preliminary information suggests that on being stopped, the individual tried to snatch weapon of the soldiers on duty and initiated a scuffle with them.”
“An inquiry has been initiated. Should any personnel be found guilty of misconduct, strict action will be taken in accordance with the existing law,” the spokesman said.
He said Indian Army remains steadfast in upholding the highest standards of professionalism and discipline in the conduct of counter terror operations.
“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,” the spokesman added.