The number of complaints received against armed forces personnel for violation of Human Rights during last three years and current year are as under:-

            Year                                                                 Complaints received

            2007                                                                            48

            2008                                                                            51

            2009                                                                            81

            2010 (Upto 15.11.2010)                                              50

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            Total                                                                          230

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            Investigation has been initiated into all the complaints and in 175 cases complaints were found to be devoid of merit. In 4 cases, 8 armed forces personnel found blameworthy have been awarded punishments so far.                  

            This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to  Shri Bhisma Shanker @ Kushal Tiwari and others in  Lok Sabha today.

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