University Professor Claims Assault By Troops In J&K's Rajouri, Army Orders Probe

Army orders probe after IGNOU professor claims assault by troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry after a university professor alleged that he was assaulted by troops during a vehicle checking drive in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. Police have also filed an FIR against unidentified army personnel in connection with the incident that has now turned political. Liaqat Ali, who works as a professor at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in Delhi, suffered head injurie…

University Professor Claims Assault By Troops In J&K's Rajouri, Army Orders Probe

The Indian Army on Friday ordered an inquiry after a university professor accused the troops of assaulting him during the checking of vehicles at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

Army probes 'manhandling' of civilians by jawans, PDP claims professor assaulted

The Indian Army said that the individuals tried to snatch weapons of the soldiers on duty and initiated a scuffle with them.

Army orders probe after university professor claims assault by troops in J&K’s Rajouri

Rajouri/Jammu: The Indian Army on Friday ordered an inquiry after a university professor accused the troops of assaulting him during checking of vehicles at a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. Police have also registered an FIR against unidentified army personnel, they said. Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti condemned the incident and said “such individuals tarnish the reputation of a respected…

IGNOU professor accuses Army of assault in Jammu and Kashmir; inquiry ordered

Jammu and Kashmir: The Indian Army has launched an inquiry after a university professor, Liaqat Ali, alleged that he was assaulted by soldiers during a ...

‘They used a rifle to hit me on the head’: IGNOU Professor Liyaqat Ali Alleges Assault by Indian Army in J&K’s Rajouri

The Indian Army has ordered a probe after a professor from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was allegedly assaulted by army soldiers in the Rajouri district while en route to attend his sister’s wedding. The incident, which occurred near Lam village in Nowshera on Thursday night, has drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns over military high-handedness in civilian areas. The victim, Liyaqat Ali, who hails from the tribal Gujjar c…