Army launches probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians during Kishtwar operation

NEW DELHI: The Army's White Knight Corps has launched an investigation into reports of alleged mistreatment of civilians during an operation conducted in the Kishtwar sector on November 20, 2024.

In a post on X, the Army on Thursday assured that a thorough investigation has been launched to verify these claims, and necessary follow-up actions will be taken.

The operation was launched by Rashtriya Rifles on November 20 after receiving information about the movement of a group of terrorists in the Kishtwar Sector.



"Based on specific intelligence of the move of a group of terrorists in the #Kishtwar Sector, an operation was launched by #RashtriyaRifles on 20 November 2024. There are some reports on the alleged ill treatment of civilians during the conduct of the operation. An investigation is being launched to ascertain the facts. Necessary follow up action will be ensured.Further move of the group of terrorists is being monitored," the Army said in a post on X.

There were several media reports claiming that few civilians were detained on November 20 and were allegedly tortured by the army officials.

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