Army has completed the inquiry into the recent killing of two youths in a firing incident involving troops at Chattergam in Budgam district. An army official at Army's Northern Command headquarters said in Srinagar that the inquiry report has been submitted. He said, the report is being examined by the legal department for further procedure as warranted under law. Asked about reports claiming that nine army personnel have been indicted for the killing of two youths on November 3, the official said these are conjectures. The official added that a statement will be made once the process is complete.

Two were shot dead while another two injured in firing by army troops at a motor vehicle checking point at Chattergam. The army, while ordering an inquiry into the incident, had promised that the probe will be completed within 10 days. It also announced a compensation of 10 lakh rupees for the family of each deceased and five lakh to each of the injured persons.