Army version will be taken into account: Police

J&K Police chief S P Vaid today said registration of FIR in the Shopian incident is just the beginning of the investigation and the Army’s version would be taken into account as well.

At a press conference at the police headquarters today, the DGP said it was a matter of investigation as to what circumstances led to the incident.

   

Asked whether the Army’s version will be a part of the probe, the state police chief said, “The Army’s version, eye-witness accounts and the statement of those who lost their near and dear ones would be included.”

“We will go through all facts and the ground evidences of the case and the Army will also be questioned,” Vaid said.

To a question if the police have registered the FIR on the direction of the state government, the DGP said, “FIR is the start of investigation process. It is not that any officer has been named. FIR names the unit of the Army headed by a particular person.”

To a question on whether the amnesty scheme for first-time stone-pelters have encouraged others to resort to throw stones as seen in Shopian, Vaid said the amnesty scheme was decided at the highest level. “It was meant for first-time stone-pelters and those who have no serious and heinous criminal cases against them. You must not block the careers of these children, but at the same time, as far as hurling stones in Shopian is concerned, it cannot be justified,” he said. PTI

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