Srinagar, Feb 06 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep concern over the alleged custodial death of Makhan Din in Billawar and the killing of Waseem Ahmed Malla in an army firing under unclear circumstances.
He said that such incidents hinder the process of normalcy and alienate the local population.
“I have seen the reports of excessive use of force & harassment of Makhan Din in police custody in Billawar leading to his suicide and the death of Waseem Ahmed Malla, shot by the army under circumstances that are not entirely clear.
Both these incidents are highly unfortunate and should not have happened.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelJ&K will never be completely normalised and free of terror without the cooperation of & partnership with the local population.
Incidents like these risk alienating the very people who we need to carry with us on the road to complete normalcy. I have taken up these incidents with the Union Government & insisted that both incidents are inquired into in a time-bound, transparent manner. The Government in J&K will also order its own inquiries,” Abdullah said.
He reiterated that accountability and justice are essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring peace in the J&K (KNS)