Srinagar, April 10, KNT: Iltija Mufti on Friday said that a civilian killed in a recent encounter in Ganderbal was a local resident and a worker of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), questioning claims about his identity and demanding the return of his body to the family.
After meeting the family of the slain youth, identified as Rashid Mughal, Mufti told reporters that he was a resident of Ganderbal and associated with the PDP.
“How did he become a foreign militant after he was killed in the encounter?” she said, raising questions over the army version.
Mufti displayed what she said was the domicile certificate of the deceased and urged that responsibility be fixed if any wrongdoing is established.
She demanded that the body of Rashid Mughal be handed over to his family and said those found guilty should face action.
The PDP leader also said she had sought a time-bound probe into the incident and thanked the Lieutenant Governor for ordering an inquiry. She further expressed appreciation for the support extended by Jammu and Kashmir Police to the family. [KNT]
