Summary:
Srinagar, Nov 18 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday ordered a magisterial probe into the Hyderpora killings, following which inquiry officer Khurshid Ahmad Shah began the proceedings and sought information from the public about the incident.
Shah issued a public notice, urging people who wish to record their statement in connection with Monday"s encounter where four persons were killed, to approach his office within 10 days.
Shah was nominated as the inquiry officer by District Magistrate, Srinagar, Muhammad Aijaz Asad.
"Additional District Magistrate, Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad Shah has been nominated as Inquiry Officer for conducting the enquiry into the matter so as to ascertain the facts and circumstances related to the incident and the cause of death," an order issued by the District Magistrate said.
Earlier, Lt Governor Sinha ordered a magisterial probe into the Hyderpora encounter.
"A magisterial inquiry by officer of ADM rank has been ordered in Hyderpora encounter.