Brigadier Under Army Probe for Civilian Deaths in Poonch: Sources

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 25 Dec 2023,Monday India

The Army initiates an inquiry, involving a Brigadier-level officer, into three civilian deaths in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. The investigation, prompted by recent terrorist attacks on Army personnel, aims to address casualties and circumstances within the officer's responsibility. Following a deadly ambush on Army vehicles last week, aerial surveillance and ground combing operations intensify in the Dera Ki Gali and Bafliyaz forest belt. The People's Anti-Fascist Front, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, claims responsibility for the attack. Amid allegations of custodial torture, the Army takes disciplinary actions and adjusts officer postings. Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasizes professional conduct during operations.

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