FIR against army officer for tying Kashmiri youth to jeep not quashed
Tuesday - May 23, 2017 1:16 pm ,
Category : INDIA
FIR against army officer for tying Kashmiri youth to jeep not quashed
Srinagar May 23 (IANS) The FIR lodged against an army major for using a Kashmiri youth as a human shield against stone pelters has not been quashed and the investigations will continue a police officer said on Tuesday.
Muneer Khan Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone said: The FIR stands and investigations into the case will continue.
An army major tied a youth to the front of a jeep to avoid attacks by stone pelters in central Kashmir s Budgam district on April 9.
After widespread condemnations the police filed an FIR against the major for his action.
However the major had been awarded a Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) commendation card for the good work he has been doing.
--IANS
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