LG Sinha Orders Time-Bound Magisterial Inquiry into Ganderbal Encounter Death |
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the recent encounter incident at Arhama in Ganderbal, which resulted in the death of a local resident.
In a post on X, the Office of J&K LG, stated that the inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident to ensure that justice is served.
According to an official order issued by the Home Department, a copy of which was attached with the post reads, Kindly refer to the encounter that took place at Arhama Ganderbal on 01.04.2026 resulting in the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal S/o Late Gull Zaman Mughal R/o Chuntwaliwar Lar, Ganderbal.
The issue has been examined and accordingly, you are requested to get a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry conducted into the matter to ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal S/o Late Gull Zaman Mughal. The inquiry may be completed within a period of seven (07) days and the report be submitted to the Home Department, it reads.