The Army subjected an 80 year old man to torture and when he died in custody, a story was concocted. To cover up its crime, the Army lodged a false report claiming that the octogenarian had died in a blast after “disclosing about” hiding arms and ammunition.
This has been revealed in a J&K State Human Rights Commission (JKSHRC) judgement announced by its member (retd. IGP) Abdul Rashid Khan on May 20.
On March 8 last year, the JKSHRC received a complaint from Bashir Ahmad Mir regarding the custodial killing of his father Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Lakdipora, Damhal Hanjipora, Kulgam.
Taking cognizance of the matter, the JKSHRC then issued notices to then DGP J&K and Deputy Commissioner Kulgam for furnishing the factual report. In the report received from the police, it was stated that a report had been lodged by the son of the deceased octogenarian at Damhal Hanjipora police station where he said his village was cordoned by the Army Camp DH Pora in March 1997 and during the crackdown some villagers had been apprehended.
Later, the octogenarian’s body was “found lying” at the concerned police station on March 7, 1997 and case FIR No. 09/1997 lodged.
However, the DGP’s report further stated that one more complaint was received from Major Adjt. 2-RR Camp DH Pora that said Ghulam Mohammad Mir was “apprehended for questioning” where he “disclosed about hiding of some arms/ ammunition. While the said subject was taken for enquiry, a blast took place which caused the death of the subject.”
Surprisingly, the Army had even reported that one of its jawan had sustained injuries during the incident.
However, the DGP’s report was refuted by the complainant, Mir, who said: “Major dipped his father in ice-cold water and later tortured him to death.” He also managed to produce three witnesses whose statements were recorded.
After examining the statements, the JKSHRC judgement said: “On the examination of the eyewitness namely Syed Shaida Hussain it is established beyond any doubt that Gh. Mohammad Mir who was 80 years old and Nambardar of the area, was lifted by the Army 2 RR Camp D.H.
Pora and subjected to torture which resulted into his death. To cover up their crime and unwarranted action, the Army lodged a false report with the P/S DH Pora. The facts of the case unravel the cause of the death of Gh. Mohammad as a custodial torturous death.”
The JKSHRC has also recommended ex-gratia relief of one lac rupees and benefits under SRO-43 to one eligible NOKs of the deceased if not already sanctioned
On March 8 last year, the JKSHRC received a complaint from Bashir Ahmad Mir regarding the custodial killing of his father Ghulam Mohammad Mir of Lakdipora, Damhal Hanjipora, Kulgam.
Taking cognizance of the matter, the JKSHRC then issued notices to then DGP J&K and Deputy Commissioner Kulgam for furnishing the factual report. In the report received from the police, it was stated that a report had been lodged by the son of the deceased octogenarian at Damhal Hanjipora police station where he said his village was cordoned by the Army Camp DH Pora in March 1997 and during the crackdown some villagers had been apprehended.
Later, the octogenarian’s body was “found lying” at the concerned police station on March 7, 1997 and case FIR No. 09/1997 lodged.
However, the DGP’s report further stated that one more complaint was received from Major Adjt. 2-RR Camp DH Pora that said Ghulam Mohammad Mir was “apprehended for questioning” where he “disclosed about hiding of some arms/ ammunition. While the said subject was taken for enquiry, a blast took place which caused the death of the subject.”
Surprisingly, the Army had even reported that one of its jawan had sustained injuries during the incident.
However, the DGP’s report was refuted by the complainant, Mir, who said: “Major dipped his father in ice-cold water and later tortured him to death.” He also managed to produce three witnesses whose statements were recorded.
After examining the statements, the JKSHRC judgement said: “On the examination of the eyewitness namely Syed Shaida Hussain it is established beyond any doubt that Gh. Mohammad Mir who was 80 years old and Nambardar of the area, was lifted by the Army 2 RR Camp D.H.
Pora and subjected to torture which resulted into his death. To cover up their crime and unwarranted action, the Army lodged a false report with the P/S DH Pora. The facts of the case unravel the cause of the death of Gh. Mohammad as a custodial torturous death.”
The JKSHRC has also recommended ex-gratia relief of one lac rupees and benefits under SRO-43 to one eligible NOKs of the deceased if not already sanctioned
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