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Indian Army Investigates Alleged Assault on Professor in Rajouri

The incident involving Dr. Liaqat Ali during a vehicle check has led to parallel inquiries by the Army and police, with political leaders demanding accountability.

The Army on Friday ordered an inquiry after a university professor accused the troops of assaulting him during a checking of vehicles in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. (PTI File)
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Overview

  • Dr. Liaqat Ali, a university professor, alleges he was assaulted by Army personnel during a vehicle search in Lam village, Rajouri, sustaining head injuries.
  • The Indian Army has initiated an inquiry into the incident, pledging strict action if misconduct is confirmed, while maintaining that the professor attempted to snatch a soldier's weapon.
  • Police have registered an FIR against unidentified Army personnel under Sections 126(2) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for wrongful restraint and causing hurt.
  • A video of the injured professor has gone viral on social media, intensifying public scrutiny and political condemnation, with PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti calling for swift action.
  • The Army asserts that the search operation was based on intelligence about potential terrorist movement in the sensitive border area of Rajouri.