Even as tensions are running high in Jammu and Kashmir, a police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) has been suspended for opening fire on a mob in Handwara which was protesting against an alleged case of molestation. Three protesters were killed in Handwara in north Kashmir's Kupwara district when security forces opened fire to disperse the stone-pelting mob targeting an Army bunker.
The angry residents were protesting against the molestation of a school girl allegedly by a security official. The Army has also ordered an inquiry into alleged case of molestation.
Meanwhile, J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti spoke to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar who assured her of a probe. Mehbooba, who is on her maiden visit to the national capital after assuming the post of CM, said the incident was "very unfortunate".
"I spoke to Defence Minister. He assured me that a probe will be initiated and the culprits will be punished. At the same time the family will be compensated. Such incidents should not happen in the future," she said after meeting Parrikar.
Mehbooba said the security personnel involved in the fire which resulted in the death of three people will be given exemplary punishment as such incidents cannot be tolerated since these have a "negative impact" on the state government's efforts to consolidate peace efforts.
The security forces must exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) while dealing with the public protests as incidents of innocent killings cannot be tolerated, she said, while expressing solidarity with the families of the two youth.
There is complete shutdown in Kashmir Valley to protest against the killings. All shops and business establishment are closed and public transport is also off the roads.
Fearing trouble the Jammu and Kashmir government has imposed restrictions around six police stations in Srinagar city. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been deployed at vital places in Srinagar to stop any untoward incident.
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