Mehbooba demands action against Army officer for \'torturing\' Pulwama man

Mehbooba demands action against Army officer for 'torturing' Pulwama man

Press Trust of India  |  Srinagar 

on Tuesday demanded action against an officer, who allegedly subjected a man from Pulwama to and threatened to kill him in an encounter.

"I would request the and the to look into the matter as to why has the so brutally tortured this youth that he has been hospitalised," the former minister told reporters after paying a visit to the man -- -- at the here.

Wani has alleged that he was called to the of the Army by one Shukla, where he was tortured. According to him, he was also threatened that if he did not pose with a gun, he would be eliminated in an encounter.

"Tauseef's father was killed by militants 23 years ago and his younger brother is serving in the Army. If this is what is done to our own people, those who have relatives in the Army, what will be the fate of others," Mehbooba said.

The People's (PDP) said Shukla was spoken about highly for being a brave soldier, adding, "What kind of bravado is this to call a person to the camp and him?"

Referring to Narendra Modi's remarks about breaking the backbone of terror, Mehbooba said the issue was a political one which could not be resolved militarily.

"There has to be a dialogue with the stakeholders and Till then, the situation will not improve," she added.

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First Published: Tue, February 05 2019. 21:30 IST