By TCN News,
New Delhi: From 2007 to 15th November 2010, the Defence Ministry received 230 complaints against armed forces personnel for violation of human rights. The highest number of complaints was received in 2009 when 81 complaints were registered against the armed forces personnel.
According to the information that Defence Minister AK Antony gave in a written reply in Lok Sabha today, in 2007, as many as 48 complaints were received, in 2008 (51), 2009 (81) and the number decreased sharply in 2010 as only 50 complaints were received till 15th November.
The minister also informed the House that investigation was initiated into all the complaints and in 175 cases “complaints were found to be devoid of merit. In 4 cases, 8 armed forces personnel were found blameworthy and have been awarded punishments so far.