“The inquiry report is to be submitted within a fortnight,” the spokesperson added.In addition, the conduct of the then Thathri Station House Officer, DySP Afeer Jaleel, will also be thoroughly examined, he said.”The inquiry officer has been directed to assess his role and submit specific findings for further necessary action,” the spokesperson added.Meanwhile, VDG member Balbeer Singh Manhas said he had fired two rounds in the air following suspicious movement near his village after a voice warning a day before Independence Day.”We were told to be alert about any suspicious movement as Independence Day was near. There was also a threat perception. I was only performing my duty,” he said while leaving the hospital.Manhas was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Doda after being badly bruised.Expressing anger over such incident, Manhas said, “What is the point of becoming a VDG member when you are not allowed to do anything to protect your village during suspicious circumstances?”
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