Srinagar, Aug 29: The family of a Shahr-e-Khaas youth who was severely thrashed allegedly by CRPF August 7 at Natipora have accused the paramilitary force of not giving back his bike and Rs 12000.
 The family flanked by other residents of Fateh Kadal said on the fateful day Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, 22, son of Nazir Ahmad was beaten ruthlessly by the troopers adding that they took away his belongings and cash of Rs 12000.
 Ishfaq, a pharmacist, was on his way to home from Nowgam on the south City outskirts when CRPF men stopped him near Natipora.
 “A group of CRPF men pounced on me and beat me up ruthlessly. I came down from the motor cycle and tried to show them my curfew pass but they snatched my wallet,” said Mir who was removed to Bone & Joint Hospital Barzulla.
 The wallet carried his I-card, license, insurance papers and most importantly a cash of Rs 12,000, his family members said. The wallet and the motor cycle,  is lying with the CRPF, they said. The troopers posted there deny the charges.
 The residents are up in arms against the government for being callous over the issue.
 “A poor man’s means of transportation and money have been snatched and the government is acting mute,” the locals alleged adding they would take to streets should the CRPF not give back the cash and kind
 When contacted the CRPF PRO Prabakhar Tripathi said he was in a meeting. But later he didn’t pick up the phone despite repeated attempts.

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