Srinagar, June 12: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla has ordered a detailed inquiry into allegations of misconduct by police personnel during an incident involving an advocate at Police Station Kunzer, officials said on Friday.
Baramulla police in a statement said, the incident stems from legal and preventive proceedings initiated by a police party from Police Station Kunzer on June 10 in Dhobiwan village while executing a status quo order issued by the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC), Tangmarg.
The statement said that an altercation was subsequently reported inside Police Station Kunzer involving an advocate and police personnel, following which allegations were raised regarding the conduct of the police officials during the incident.
“In view of the concerns expressed and to ensure complete transparency, fairness and objectivity, SSP Baramulla has directed a detailed inquiry into the entire sequence of events, which has been entrusted to a Gazetted Officer,” the statement said.
Police said the inquiry will examine all aspects of the incident, including the conduct of all persons involved, the circumstances leading to the registration of the case, and allegations of misconduct or use of force. Statements of all concerned persons will be recorded and all available evidence examined.
Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to the rule of law and respect for all stakeholders, including members of the legal fraternity.
The statement said that if any lapse, misconduct or deviation from established procedures by any police personnel is established during the inquiry, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with law.
Police further clarified that the investigation into the registered case and the departmental inquiry will proceed independently on their respective merits.
The public has been urged not to be guided by speculation or unverified information and to allow the legal process to take its course.
