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Srinagar: Massive protests
erupted in Ari Panth village of
Central Kashmir’s Budgam district
this morning following an
alleged molestation bid by Army
men.
Eyewitnesses told Kashmir
Dispatch that a patrolling party of
Army’s 35 Rashtriya Rifles (RR)
last night barged into the
residential house of Ali
Mohammad Bhat at Ari Panth
village in Beerwah and allegedly
tried to molest his young
daughter. They said the Army
men thrashed Bhat’s son Nisar
Ahmad and other family
members for raising an alarm.
Nisar is said to be an employee
of the state agriculture
department.
“ On hearing the cries, we came
out of our houses. We were
stunned to see Army men
running away,” Abdul Majeed, a
local said.
“ Had the locals not come to the
rescue of the family, Army would
have gone to any extent,” he
added.
However, Srinagar based, Army
spokesman Lt Col J S Brar while
speaking to Kashmir Dispatch
said, “I have no information
about this incident.”
This morning, eyewitnesses said,
scores of men, women and
children took to streets and
staged anti-Army
demonstrations. Chanting
slogans, the protesters were
demanding stern action against
the troopers.
Later, senior police officials
visited the spot and assured the
locals of action.
Senior Superintendent of police
(SSP) Budgam, Aftab Ahmad
refuted the allegations of
molestation. However, he said
investigations have been
initiated for the alleged beating
of a youth by Army men.
“ We have received a report that
last night a patrolling party of
Army’s 35 led by a Major was
passing through the area when
they asked a youth to stop.
Instead, the youth flashed lights
on the Army team and tried to
run away. Army chased and
allegedly thrashed him,” Kakroo
said.
“ SDPO and a senior revenue
official went to the village this
morning. They have recorded the
statement of the villagers. If
enquiry finds Army guilty, strict
action will be initiated,” he
added.
He said the situation is the area
remained peaceful even as some
problem was witnessed this
morning.
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