The Jammu and Kashmir Police are also investigating the deaths. (Representative)
The military has ordered a thorough internal probe into the deaths of three civilians in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir following allegations that they were killed in custody, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
The three civilians were reportedly picked up by the army for questioning following the killing of four army jawans in an ambush by unknown terrorists in Poonch on December 21.
The three civilians, aged between 27 and 42, were found dead on December 22.
Their relatives and political leaders have claimed that the three died as a result of “custodial torture” as they were among eight people detained by the military for questioning.
A thorough investigation into it (the death of the civilians) has been ordered as part of standard procedure, said the persons mentioned above.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police are also investigating the deaths.
The military said Saturday it was committed to providing “full support and cooperation” in conducting the investigation.
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