Jammu (J-K): Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, on Thursday visited the families of three youth allegedly killed in a fake gunfight on July 18 in Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said.
"L-G Sinha today walked to reach Tarkassi village of Rajouri district to meet the families of the three boys. He assured them justice will be delivered, " a senior government official said.
He further said that Sinha first addressed a public gathering in a Rajouri village and later walked almost half-a-kilometre to reach Tarkassi village where he visited the house of Muhammad Yousuf, father of one of the slain trio.
“Other two families were also present at Yousuf’s house. Sinha heard the demands put forth by the families of the three youth killed and assured them all the possible help," the official said.
"The family members of three youth, Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, and Ibrar Ahmed were demanding justice and fair probe since the incident came to light. Sinha assured all three families that justice will be delivered and there would be no laxity, " the official said, adding, "He asked the families to let the probe be completed first and hailed their patience."
Earlier this month, the bodies of three youth were exhumed after their DNA samples matched with their families. Their bodies were later laid to rest in their native village in Rajouri on October 2.
On September 18, the Army had admitted that its men had exceeded powers under AFSPA and action was being initiated against the men who took part in the encounter. However, a probe by the Army is still on.
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