Inquiry ordered into altercation involving advocate at Police Station in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 12: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla has ordered a departmental inquiry into allegations of misconduct by police personnel at Police Station Kunzer following an incident involving an advocate, according to a police statement issued on Friday.

The statement said that on June 10, a police team from Police Station Kunzer had visited Dhobiwan village to execute a status quo order issued by the Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (JMIC), Tangmarg, and initiated legal and preventive proceedings in accordance with law.

It said that an altercation was subsequently reported inside Police Station Kunzer involving an advocate and police personnel, during which allegations were raised regarding the conduct of the police officials.

To ensure transparency, fairness and objectivity, the SSP Baramulla has entrusted a detailed inquiry into the entire sequence of events to a Gazetted Officer.

According to the statement, 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.

The police said the district police remain committed to the rule of law and respect for all stakeholders, including members of the legal fraternity. It added that if any lapse, misconduct or deviation from established procedures by any police personnel is established during the inquiry, appropriate action will be taken and accountability ensured strictly in accordance with law.

The statement further said that the investigation into the registered case and the departmental inquiry will proceed independently on their respective merits.

Police also appealed to the public not to be guided by speculation or unverified information and to allow the due process of law to take its course.