97% of human rights violation complaints in Jammu and Kashmir are false

Over 97% of complaints of human rights excesses received against the Army and central paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir were found to be false.

"Since, January, 1994 till December, 2009, out of 1,206 complaints of human rights excesses received against personnel
of the army and central para military forces (CPMFS), 1,180
have been investigated and 1,147 found false," the Annual Report for  2009-10 of the ministry of home affairs said.

It said in 33 cases where the complaints were found genuine, penalties have been imposed on 74 personnel of the army and CPMFs while in six cases compensation have been awarded.

The report said the government attaches highest importance to the subject of human rights and said security forces are under instruction to respect the human rights of all people and work steadfastly with humane face while performing their day-to-day operational duties.