Army chief says Amshipora case will be investigated with the utmost impartiality


Investigations into the Amshipora case, where three Rajouri villagers were killed, in an encounter, will be carried out with the greatest fairness and brought to their logical conclusion, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Friday.

“The investigations of the Amshipora case will be conducted with the utmost equity and will be brought to their logical conclusion. The Indian Army is committed to the professional conduct of operations, ”Army Chief Naravane told ANI.

“The Indian Army has zero tolerance for violation of established guidelines while operating in disturbed areas,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Army said earlier in the day that the investigation ordered by the Army authorities into Operation Amshipora has concluded, adding that during the operation the powers conferred by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) were exceeded. 1990.

According to an official statement, the investigation has yielded some prima facie evidence indicating that during the operation, the powers conferred by the 1990 AFSPA were exceeded and what the Chief of Staff of the Army (COAS) approved by the Army should and should not do. the Supreme Court. have been infringed.

Consequently, the competent disciplinary authority has ordered the initiation of a disciplinary process under the Army Law against those who prima facie respond.

The evidence gathered by the investigation has indicated prima facie that the three unidentified terrorists killed in Op Amshipora were Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohd Ibrar, who hailed from Rajouri. Your DNA report is expected. The police are investigating his involvement in terrorist or related activities.

Indian Army is committed to the ethical conduct of operations. Further updates on the case will be given periodically without affecting the due process of the country’s law.

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