SRINAGAR: Army today expressed regret over the death of a lecturer in alleged thrashing by soldiers in Khrew area of Pulwama district last night and ordered an inquiry into the incident even as police registered a murder case against unknown security personnel.
30-year-old Shabir Ahmad Monga, a contractual lecturer, died when he and several others were allegedly beaten up by army personnel at Khrew late last night, police said.
As many as 18 people, mostly youth, have been admitted to a hospital here with injuries suffered allegedly due to thrashing by the army personnel.
General Officer Commanding of Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lt Gen Satish Dua regretted the incident and said a probe has been ordered into the incident.
Police also registered a murder case against unknown security personnel. (AGENCIES)
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