Srinagar, April 3 People's Conference chief Sajad Lone welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter on Friday, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district, in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces.
"The order by @OfficeOfLGJandK to conduct a magisterial inquiry into the allegations made by the family of the person who was killed in an encounter in Ganderbal is a welcome step. We hope that a transparent inquiry is conducted and justice prevails," the MLA from Handwara said in a post on X.
The Army claimed that a local terrorist was killed in the encounter that took place in the Arahama area on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.
In a post on X, Sinha said, "I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served".
The family of the slain man, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, had claimed that the deceased had no links to terrorism.
People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti, while appreciating the L-G's "swift response", said a thorough investigation would fix accountability and restore people's confidence.
"I am relieved and appreciate L-G's swift response in ordering an inquiry after the unfortunate and tragic killing of an innocent man from Ganderbal. Evidence so far indicates his innocence, and this is a 'fake encounter'. A thorough investigation points to accountability along with restoring people's confidence," Mufti said on X.
