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Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
J-K village defence guard ‘thrashed' after firing in air on Independence Day eve, constable suspended
The Jammu and Kashmir Police suspended a constable and initiated an inquiry into a DySP over the alleged thrashing of a village defence guard (VDG), who had fired into the air in Doda district's Thathri area after purportedly noticing some suspicious movement on the eve of Independence Day. Sources said Balbir Singh had noticed some suspicious movement in his Pernote village ahead of Independence Day celebrations and fired two rounds into the air. The next morning, he was summoned to Premnagar police outpost, where he was allegedly beaten up by a selection grade constable, Mohammad Zia. 'Zia has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached to the Doda district police lines,' a police spokesperson said. This followed Doda SSP Sandeep Mehta taking serious note of the incident, he said. Meanwhile, a departmental inquiry was ordered and a senior officer was asked to investigate the incident comprehensively and submit his report within a fortnight, the spokesperson said. In addition, the conduct of the then Thathri Station House Officer, DySP Afeer Jaleel, will also be thoroughly examined, he said. The inquiry officer has been directed to assess his role and submit specific findings for further necessary action, the spokesperson said. Balbir Singh said that after noticing suspicious movement by some unidentified people, he had first issued a warning to them, and after finding no response, he fired two rounds into the air. 'We were told to be alert about any suspicious movement as Independence Day was near. There was also a threat perception. I was only performing my duty,' he said. Security forces had an elaborate security system in place for the first Independence Day since Operation Sindoor. The Army had a three-layered security system in place on the Line of Control, with smart fences, robotic mules, quadcopters, advanced surveillance tools, night vision sights and all-terrain vehicles being deployed.
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
VDG member thrashed by cops in Doda; Constable suspended, DySP under inquiry
The next day, he was summoned to the police outpost in Premnagar and beaten up badly, especially by selection grade constable Mohammad Zia. The VDG member, Balbeer Singh, had fired two rounds in the air after detecting suspicious movement in his village Pernote in Premnagar area of the district, a day before Independence Day. Jammu, Aug 18 (PTI) A Village Defence Group member was roughed up by police at an outpost in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, prompting authorities to suspend a constable and order an inquiry into the conduct of a deputy superintendent of police on Monday. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mehta took note of the alleged misconduct and ordered immediate action. 'Zia has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached to District Police Lines, pending further proceedings,' a police spokesperson said. He said a departmental inquiry has been ordered, and a senior officer has been appointed as the inquiry officer to investigate the incident comprehensively. 'The inquiry report is to be submitted within a fortnight,' the spokesperson added. In addition, the conduct of the then Thathri Station House Officer, DySP Afeer Jaleel, will also be thoroughly examined, he said. 'The inquiry officer has been directed to assess his role and submit specific findings for further necessary action,' the spokesperson added. Meanwhile, VDG member Balbeer Singh Manhas said he had fired two rounds in the air following suspicious movement near his village after a voice warning a day before Independence Day. 'We were told to be alert about any suspicious movement as Independence Day was near. There was also a threat perception. I was only performing my duty,' he said while leaving the hospital. Manhas was admitted to Government Medical College Hospital in Doda after being badly bruised. Expressing anger over such incident, Manhas said, 'What is the point of becoming a VDG member when you are not allowed to do anything to protect your village during suspicious circumstances?' PTI AB RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
VDG member thrashed by cops in J&K's Doda; Constable suspended, DySP under inquiry
JAMMU: A Village Defence Group member was roughed up by police at an outpost in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, prompting authorities to suspend a constable and order an inquiry into the conduct of a deputy superintendent of police on Monday. The VDG member, Balbeer Singh, had fired two rounds in the air after detecting suspicious movement in his village Pernote in Premnagar area of the district, a day before Independence Day. The next day, he was summoned to the police outpost in Premnagar and beaten up badly, especially by selection grade constable Mohammad Zia. Doda Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mehta took note of the alleged misconduct and ordered immediate action. "Zia has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached to District Police Lines, pending further proceedings," a police spokesperson said. He said a departmental inquiry has been ordered, and a senior officer has been appointed as the inquiry officer to investigate the incident comprehensively.
