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Controversy Erupts Over Ganderbal Encounter
The family disputed the Army’s account and said the 28-year-old had no militant links, while leaders called for a time-bound independent probe.
- On Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanded a transparent, time-bound probe into the Ganderbal encounter, stating the family's claim 'should not be dismissed out of hand.'
- The Kashmir-based Indian Army's Chinar Corps reported killing a 'terrorist' during Operation Arhama on March 31, claiming to recover one AK 56 rifle, three magazines, 67 live rounds, and 58 empty rounds.
- Rejecting the Army's claims, Aijaz Ahmad stated his 28-year-old brother, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was an innocent post-graduate and questioned why he wasn't arrested at home if linked to militancy.
- Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi also demanded an independent probe, while Rashid was buried in Baramulla away from his family's graveyard.
- Family members alleged police refused to register an FIR regarding the killing, with Aijaz threatening a sit-in protest outside the police station if authorities do not initiate legal action.
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Omar Abdullah demands probe into Ganderbal encounter, after family claims ‘slain had no militant links’
“I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyone’s interest,” says Mr. Abdullah
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J&K CM, Mufti seek probe into Ganderbal encounter killing
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and opposition leader Mehbooba Mufti have called for an investigation into the death of Rashid Ahmad Mughal. Mughal's family stated he was not a militant. The Army reported eliminating a terrorist during an operation. Mughal's family filed a complaint with the police.
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