JKESL President, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma was called by Hon'ble Lt Governor of J&K on 30 Jan during Martyrs Day Function in connection with Brutal Manhandling & Torture of two Ex-servicemen by SHO Bakshi Nagar on 13-14 Jan 2025.
He assured JKESL President that Independent fair inquiry of the unfortunate incident will be carried and he assured of disciplinary action against SHO if found guilty.
Hon'ble LG also called ADGP Jammu Zone, Mr Anand Jain and passed instructions to take action at the earliest. ADG apprised the Hon'ble LG that he has ordered another enquiry into the incident & infront of President JKESL assured of expeditious & impartial action.
Hon'ble LG also asked President JKESL to withhold Protest & Dharna till the outcome of the enquiry.
In view of the above, the Protest March & Dharna at Maharaja Hari Singh Ji Statue on Tawi Bridge Jammu on 31 Jan is withheld..
A review of the the situation will be carried out by JKESL after 3-4 days and if the Ex Servicemen Community is not satisfied with the action being taken against the erring SHO, a Maha Protest March & Dharna will be organised all over J&K(UT).