Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- In a statement, the police said that taking strong note of the alleged misconduct involving SgCt. Mohd Zia of Police Post Premnagar - particularly the alleged thrashing of a Village Defence Group (VDG) member - the Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Sandeep Mehta (JKPS), has taken immediate and firm action.

The police spokesman further stated that SgCt. Mohd Zia has been placed under suspension with immediate effect and attached to District Police Lines (DPL) pending further proceedings. A departmental enquiry has been ordered, and a senior officer has been appointed as the enquiry officer to investigate the incident comprehensively. The enquiry report is to be submitted within a fortnight.

In addition, the cond...