(a) whether the cases of involvement of Armed Forces in the fake killings in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rise;
(b) if so, the number of such cases reported during the last three years;
(c) whether the Government has constituted a High Level Committee on the
request of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir about the fake killings in the State;
(d) if so, the details alongwith outcome thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to check such fake killings?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): T here is nothing to suggest the involvement of Armed Forces in
fake killings in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently, six cases of alleged fake encounters
were reported. Out of these, five cases pertain to the year 2006 and one to the year 2007.
(c) & (d): A Special investigation team has been constituted by the Government
of J&K to look into the allegations. A judicial probe has also been announced.
(e) Security forces dealing with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have been
given explicit directions to honour human rights during discharge of duties.
Every reported case of alleged human rights violation is investigated promptly
and stringent punishment awarded to those found guilty.