Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Court Rules Police Surrendering Weapons as Cowardice
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently made a big decision about a police constable.
In 2016, this constable was on duty at a place called Adjin in Kulgam when some militants attacked.
The constable didn't fight back or use his weapon; instead, he gave up his weapons to the militants.
The court said this was a very cowardly thing to do and brought shame to the police force.
The court decided to punish the constable by taking away his job.
The constable had argued that he was treated unfairly, but the court said the punishment was fair because he didn't do his job properly.
The court also said that giving up without a fight is a very serious mistake for someone whose job is to protect people.
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court restored disciplinary action against a constable for surrendering weapons without firing a single round during a militant attack.
The court deemed the constable's actions as a serious act of cowardice and moral disgrace to the police force.
The incident occurred in May 2016 at the minority pickets at Adjin, Kulgam.
The constable had argued that he was treated unfairly and pleaded for leniency due to his long service and financial situation.
The court ruled that the inquiry was conducted properly and the punishment was justified.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, a constable from Kulgam
- What
- The court restored disciplinary action against a constable for surrendering weapons without firing a single round during a militant attack
- When
- The incident occurred in May 2016, and the court's decision was made recently
- Where
- The incident took place at the minority pickets at Adjin, Kulgam, and the court is in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
- Why
- The court deemed the constable's actions as a serious act of cowardice and moral disgrace to the police force
- Court
- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
- Constable's Posting
- Minority pickets at Adjin, Kulgam
- Incident Date
- May 2016
- Charges
- Section 452/392 of the Ranbir Penal Code, Section 7/25 Arms Act, Section 30 of Police Act
- Court's Decision
- Restored disciplinary action against the constable
- Constable's Service
- 24 years