Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:04pm on 27 Dec 2023,Wednesday India
During his Rajouri-Poonch visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured justice to the families of three civilians who died after an army ambush. Singh pledged, "Whatever has happened...there will be justice." The civilians, picked up for questioning, alleged torture, leading to a court of inquiry and officer removals. Singh emphasized soldiers' duty, stating, "Not only to safeguard the nation's interests but also to win the hearts of the people." Families received ex-gratia payments, and Singh paid tribute to slain soldiers, underscoring the country's indebtedness to their sacrifice. The incident raises questions about military conduct.
