J&K Leadership Urges Caution in Militancy Fight

J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary emphasizes the importance of tackling militancy without harming innocent civilians, responding to uproar over a controversial encounter in Ganderbal. He supports an inquiry initiated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha amid claims that the deceased was wrongly identified as a terrorist.

Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, has called for a firm approach in fighting militancy while ensuring that innocent civilians are protected. His remarks come in response to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's inquiry into a controversial encounter in Ganderbal.

The Assembly saw heated debates as members from the National Conference, Congress, and the PDP demanded a judicial probe into the March 31 encounter in the Arhama forests. The Army had identified the deceased as a terrorist, but his family claims he was innocent, branding the encounter as fake.

Choudhary emphasized the need for justice, affirming that any wrongful acts should lead to strict action. He also confronted the opposition, challenging them to justify unmet promises like the restoration of statehood and issues on land and jobs.

(With inputs from agencies.)