JK GUV promises high-level probe into 'harassment of militant's family

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Monday promised a high-level probe into the alleged torture of some family members of a militant in the valley as strict orders have been given to the forces not to harass families of terrorists.

The governor made the remark a day after former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met a suspected militant's sister, who was allegedly beaten up by Jammu and Kashmir police, and warned of "dangerous consequences" if harassment of militants' families is not stopped.

"We have no fight with the families of the terrorists and had already passed strict orders to the forces not to indulge in excesses against them. If something like that happened as she (Mehbooba) is claiming, I will certainly order a high-level probe into it, the governor told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.

Mehbooba, after meeting the family in south Kashmir's Pulwama district Sunday, tweeted, "Visited Patipora Pulwama where Rubina (whose brother happens to be a militant) was, along with her husband & brother, beaten mercilessly in police custody. The severe nature of her injuries has left her bedridden."
On the change of guard in Pakistan and the need for dialogue, he said, This is not my issue. It is the issue of New Delhi."