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J&K CM expresses grief over civilians death in Handwara
Srinagar, Apr 12 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed 'tremendous grief' over the killing of two youths at Handwara and said the army personnel, who were involved in the incident, would be handed exemplary punishment.
“The CM spoke to the GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lt Gen D S Hooda, who informed her that the Army has already ordered an inquiry into the incident and tangible action will be taken once the probe is completed,” said an official spokesperson.
Regarding the demand of the locals for shifting of the bunker from the area, the Army Commander assured the Chief Minister that the demand would be looked into, spokesperson added.
The Chief Minister said such tragic incidents have a huge “negative impact” on the efforts of the State Government and the political leadership aimed at consolidating the peace efforts in the State.
Mehbooba, said the security forces must exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) while dealing with the public protests as incidents of innocent killings cannot be tolerated.
The Chief Minister has expressed solidarity with the families of the two youth.
Political parties, like National Conference and the Congress, have also expressed grief and shock over deaths and demanded that a probe.
Separatist outfit Hurriyat Conference headed by hardliner leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani gave a call for shutdown on Wednesday.
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