A retired paramilitary officer who played a role in Operation Safed Sagar, the 1995 counter-insurgency operation in Manipur, has come forward with serious allegations following a violent assault in Gurugram. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, the veteran claimed that the medical report prepared by the treating hospital and subsequently submitted to the police contained significant inaccuracies regarding the nature and severity of injuries he sustained during the attack.
According to the retired officer, he was threatened with death during the incident, with his assailant explicitly stating that he would kill him. The attack left him with visible injuries, but the officer alleges that when hospital officials filed their report with the local police station, they did not faithfully record what he described as a comprehensive picture of his condition.
Under Indian law, hospitals are obligated to prepare and forward a medical report to the police in cases involving cognizable offences — particularly those involving assault or attempted murder. These documents often serve as critical evidence in investigations and court proceedings. The retired officer's allegation suggests that the official record may downplay or omit key injuries, potentially weakening the case against those responsible for the assault.
Operation Safed Sagar was launched by Indian security forces in Manipur in May 1995 in response to heightened insurgent activity in the state's Senapati district. The operation, one of the largest in the region's history, involved coordinated strikes against militant hideouts and remains a significant chapter in the veteran's military career. Since retiring, the officer has been residing in the Gurugram area.
As of now, police in Gurugram are investigating the assault and the accompanying dispute over the hospital's injury report. The veteran has called for a fresh medical examination to ensure the record reflects the true extent of his injuries.
