Outcry in Doda: Police Misconduct Against Village Defence Member Sparks Investigation

A Village Defence Group member in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district was beaten by police, leading to suspension of a constable and an investigation into a deputy police superintendent. The member had fired warning shots after spotting suspicious activity before Independence Day, highlighting concerns over police behavior.

In a troubling incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, a Village Defence Group (VDG) member endured police mistreatment at an outpost, prompting swift action from authorities. The outcry over the incident led to the suspension of a constable and an inquiry into the conduct of a deputy superintendent of police.

Balbeer Singh, the VDG member affected, fired two warning shots after noticing suspicious movement in Pernote village, Premnagar. The following day, Singh was summoned to the Premnagar outpost, where he was severely beaten, allegedly by constable Mohammad Zia, as part of police misconduct.

Doda Senior Superintendent of Police, Sandeep Mehta, responded to the allegations by suspending Zia and mandating an internal inquiry. The inquiry aims to comprehensively assess the incident, including the role of DySP Afeer Jaleel, with results expected in two weeks.

(With inputs from agencies.)