Army allegedly thrashes locals following IED blast on Watchi-Darbagh road in Shopian
Pulwama: Several locals including women were allegedly beaten by government forces soon after a vehicle of 55 Rashtriya rifles was targeted with an IED on Watchi Darbagh road on Friday.
Locals alleged that an hour after blast took place in the area, forces barged into many residential houses and thrashed inmates.
“Property was ransacked as wel. They even didn’t spare women and thrashed several men,” they accused, adding that four persons have been hospitalized among the injured in forces action
Pertinently an army vehicle of 55 RR was targeted with an Improvised Explosive Device near Al-Saba school Watchi on Watchi – Darbagh (Shopian) road near ZahidBagh (Pulwama) on Friday at around 3 am.
No injury or casualty was reported, however vehicle suffered minor damage.
An official wishing anonymity said that they have not received any complaint of thrashing from locals. “The matter will be investigated,” said. .(KNO)