Altaf Bhat and Mudasir Gul killed in a controversial counter-terrorism operation
Srinagar:
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have ordered an aerial investigation into a controversial police operation in which two businessmen were killed. Their families said they were innocent civilians, while security forces said the two were “terrorist accomplices”.
An additional district judge will investigate the controversial police activity.
“We will look into the families’ requests. We are ready to make amends if something goes wrong. A police investigation will also find out what happened,” said Jammu and the Superintendent of Police. Kashmir Dilbagh Singh told NDTV. “We will find out what happened during the encounter with Hyderpora. We are for everyone’s safety and will not shy away from a probe,” Singh said.
The Jammu and Kashmir Governor’s Office tweeted that it “will ensure there is no injustice.”
“An ADM-ranking officer interrogation has been requested during the encounter with Hyderpora. The government will take appropriate action as soon as the report is submitted in a timely manner. J&K Administration reiterated. committed to protecting the lives of innocent civilians and that will ensure there is no injustice,” the Lt Governor’s office tweeted.
Administrator JK reiterates his commitment to protect the lives of innocent civilians and will ensure there is no injustice.
– LG J&K Office (@OfficeOfLGJandK) November 18, 2021
Entrepreneur Altaf Bhat and dental surgeon Mudasir Gul were killed during a controversial counter-terrorism operation in Hyderpora on Monday. Police initially claimed they were shot dead by terrorists, but later said they may have been killed in the fire. Police said both men were “terrorist links” – allegations that provoked an angry reaction from family members and critics of the Jammu and Kashmir government.
The families allege Altaf Bhat and Mudasir Gul were killed in cold blood, as well as a third person – Amir Magray – who was called a “hybrid terrorist” by police and allegedly worked as a maid in the doctor’s office.
Amir Magray’s father, Abdul Latief Magray, has alleged his son was killed during a staged encounter.
Abdul Latief Magray is known to the public as a strong voice against terrorists. He lives in a remote village in Ramban district. He made headlines after killing a rock terrorist in 2005 and received an Indian Army certificate.
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