RR unit involved in J&K 'custody deaths' shifted out
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.
According to officials, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday evening following an exchange of fire with terrorists.. DNA
The Indian Army on Sunday paid rich tributes to two soldiers who lost their lives in separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, which also resulted in the neutralisation of five militants. The solemn ceremony was held at the Badami Bagh cantonment in Srinagar. Lance Naik Pradeep Kumar of the elite para unit and Sepoy Pravin Janjal Prabhaker of the Rashtriya Rifles unit were killed during intense gunfights at Modergam and Frisal Chinigam in Kulgam district.
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Friday, 12 January 2024
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