No Bar on Probing Past Crimes of Davinder Singh: J&K DGP

Dilbagh Singh also said that he supported the setting up deradicalisation centres for the youth in Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh.

(Photo: ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh on Monday, 20 January, said there was no bar on investigating past crimes committed by sacked police officer Davinder Singh.

“There is no bar on investigating any complaints against Davinder Singh if we receive a formal complaint,” the DGP told reporters.

He was responding to a question about reports that the sacked police officer had committed several illegal acts in early years of his career but those acts were overlooked.

A senior police officer posted with the strategic anti-hijacking team at the Srinagar airport, Davinder Singh was arrested along with two terrorists whom he was allegedly ferrying in a car in Kashmir Valley.

“You are talking about incidents of long ago. The officers concerned, at that time, must have looked into it. But there is no bar on investigating if something comes to the fore formally,” he said.

Asked if the arrested DSP had named other policemen who were in league with him, the DGP said the investigation into the case is underway and it is not proper for him to comment.

“There might be more disclosures in the coming times we will share with you but for the time being, we cannot comment on it,” he added.

‘Support Setting Up of Deradicalisation Centres’

Singh also said that he supported the setting up deradicalisation centres for youth who have gone astray in the trouble-torn union territory.

"In recent times, there have been lot of efforts from Pakistan and its agencies to spur radicalisation in this area, some of our young minds have been affected by it and have gone astray. If such a facility (deradicalisation centre) comes up, it should be welcomed," said the DGP.

‘Hizbul On Verge of Being Wiped Out from South Kashmir’

He also announced that Hizbul Mujahideen is on the “verge of being completely wiped out” in South Kashmir.

“Today, in Shopian, we neutralised three terrorists. One of them, their commander Wasim Ahmed Wani was active since 2017 and was on a top position in Hizbul Mujahideen. He had 19 FIRs against him and was also involved in killing of four civilians and four cops.”

Dilbagh Singh, J&K DGP to ANI

(With inputs from PTI, ANI)