ANI file photo SRINAGAR: MLAs of governing National Conference and Congress raised the Ganderbal encounter in J&K Assembly on Saturday, demanding that the body of the local man killed in the operation be handed over to his family for a “dignified burial”.LG Manoj Sinha had on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the encounter after the family of the slain person, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, disputed the Army’s statement related to the encounter, which said an unidentified terrorist had been killed in the operation in the Arahama area on the night of March 31. Rashid’s brother Ajaz Ahmad Mughal termed it a fake encounter and lodged a police complaint seeking a probe.Raising the issue, NC member and retired high court judge Hasnain Masoodi said: “The right to a decent burial is a constitutionally recognised right. Under Article 21, the family has the right to perform the last rites. Even as the inquiry proceeds, the body should be returned to the family.”Congress legislator from Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, sought a judicial inquiry, saying an administrative probe was not sufficient. “The first right of the victim is a decent burial and it should be respected,” he said.Another NC legislator, Mubarak Gul, said the Assembly should condemn the incident. “In the first place, this should not have happened. Now that it has, the House should express concern,” he said. Mir Saifullah, NC legislator from Kupwara, demanded a govt statement on the incident.Since 2019, authorities have buried terrorists killed in encounters in designated graveyards in north Kashmir, including Kupwara and Uri, instead of returning the bodies to families, citing concerns over large funeral gatherings.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBig Reveal: ISI Behind Chandigarh Attack, Global Terror Links Surface”Living In Fear”: Indian Family In Bahrain Amid Escalating Iran War‘Genius Move’: Ex-US Pilot Hails India’s Ploy To Use Rafale Decoys In Op Sindoor To Fool PakistanIndia Buys Iranian Oil After 7 Years, No Payment Hurdles Reported“Violation Of Article 21”: Owaisi Slams UCC, Says It Interferes With Religious FreedomAmid Strait Of Hormuz Tensions, Iran Calls India A ‘Cherished Partner’ As Ships Transit Safely‘Three Allegations, Zero Truth’: Raghav Chadha Counters AAP After Shock Deputy Leader Snub‘Came Through Solidly’: S Jaishankar Flags Global Risks, Says India Emerged Resilient Amid CrisisIran War, LPG Crisis Row Expose Congress Rift As Leaders Counter Rahul Gandhi’s Stand OpenlyIndia Navigates Hormuz Crisis With New Route As UN Resolution On Shipping Hits Major Roadblock123Photostories7 pricey ingredients you can easily make at homeLord Ganesha mantras that you should chant everyday’Friends’, ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘The Office’ and more: Iconic TV quotes and catchphrases that became a part of everyday lifeFive funniest sitcom characters ever: George Costanza, Michael Scott and moreEarly cancer symptoms that often feel harmless: Warning signs people ignore and when to see a doctorTop 5 areas in Kochi for residential living and property investment11 iconic Indian dishes that have a cult following across the country7 Paulo Coelho quotes that will change the way you think about love6 simple hacks to reduce your induction cooking billBuying your first diamond? 5 golden rules you absolutely need to know123Hot PicksPakistan Petrol CrisisRuturaj GaikwadKick StreamerShashi TharoorStephen CurryPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingAllahabad High CourtOrissa High CourtTamil nadu pollsBengal PollsAnil RathodToll PaymentRaghav ChaddaHailee SteinfeldSchool Holidays in AprilIran war news
SRINAGAR: MLAs of governing National Conference and Congress raised the Ganderbal encounter in J&K Assembly on Saturday, demanding that the body of the local man killed in the operation be handed over to his family for a “dignified burial”.LG Manoj Sinha had on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the encounter after the family of the slain person, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, disputed the Army’s statement related to the encounter, which said an unidentified terrorist had been killed in the operation in the Arahama area on the night of March 31. Rashid’s brother Ajaz Ahmad Mughal termed it a fake encounter and lodged a police complaint seeking a probe.Raising the issue, NC member and retired high court judge Hasnain Masoodi said: “The right to a decent burial is a constitutionally recognised right. Under Article 21, the family has the right to perform the last rites. Even as the inquiry proceeds, the body should be returned to the family.”Congress legislator from Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, sought a judicial inquiry, saying an administrative probe was not sufficient. “The first right of the victim is a decent burial and it should be respected,” he said.Another NC legislator, Mubarak Gul, said the Assembly should condemn the incident. “In the first place, this should not have happened. Now that it has, the House should express concern,” he said. Mir Saifullah, NC legislator from Kupwara, demanded a govt statement on the incident.Since 2019, authorities have buried terrorists killed in encounters in designated graveyards in north Kashmir, including Kupwara and Uri, instead of returning the bodies to families, citing concerns over large funeral gatherings.
