J&K: Major Gogoi to face Court of Inquiry

Replying to questions on this incident, Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat said that the officer would face "exemplary" punishment, if found involved in any unlawful act.

Major Nitin Leetul Gogoi

Srinagar: In more trouble for Major L Gogoi, the army on Friday ordered a Court of Inquiry against him after he was detained along with a local girl by police from a hotel for questioning. "Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi of 53 Rashtriya Rifles regarding an incident that occurred on May 23. "If found guilty, appropriate action would be taken against him," Defence Ministry spokesman, Col Rajesh Kalia told news agency IANS here. Sources also told IANS that Gogai's commanding officer is being shifted out for alleged lack of command and control over his subordinates. They also said that Gogoi has been taken off from field duties and attached to headquarters till the completion of the inquiry. ALSO READ: Exemplary punishment for Major Gogoi if found guilty: Army chief Bipin Rawat Replying to questions on this incident, Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat said that the officer would face "exemplary" punishment, if found involved in any unlawful act. The court of inquiry decision after Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said in Pahalgam that "exemplary punishment" would be given to Gogoi if he was found guilty "any offence".