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RR unit involved in J&K 'custody deaths' shifted out

IndiaTimes Friday, 12 January 2024
The Army is shifting out the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion involved in the alleged custodial torture and death of three civilians in J&K's Poonch last month, while three parallel inquiries are underway into the entire episode that has rocked the 12-lakh strong force. The 48 RR unit is being replaced by another RR battalion following the incident, which has led to a major uproar in the region, as well as setbacks in counter-terrorism operations & continuing command and control issues, sources told TOI on Friday.
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