Lt governor orders probe into alleged use of force on protesting Kashmiri Pandits in Budgam

LG Sinha while talking to reporters in Srinagar according to KDC said “stern action” would be taken against the officials found involved while announcing that a probe has been ordered into the incident.

Police on Friday resorted to “mild” lathi-charge and used a few teargas shells against protesting Kashmiri Pandits putting up at Pandit Colony Sheikhpora when they were marching towards Srinagar International Airport in protest against the killing of Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead inside Tehsil Office Chadoora on Thursday. Police said they were forced to use force for their “safety”

The LG expressed solidarity with the bereaved family saying that Bhat’s killing was a targeted one. The J&K administration has ordered an inquiry into the killing by a SIT while announcing a job for slain Bhat’s wife, financial assistance to the family saying the educational expenses of his daughter will also be borne by the government