DGP orders probe into march wearing army uniform

KANHANGAD: Director General of Police Jacob Punnoose has ordered the police superintendent to launch a detailed probe into the incident in which hundreds of youths organised a march here in connection with the Milad-i-Sherif, wearing army uniform.The police raided some shops and houses on Wednesday and seized six pairs of uniforms used by the youths for the parade. According Army Intelligence sources, wearing army uniform and taking out a march by civilians are prohibited as per the Indian Army Act.Intelligence sources said the youths used not only the uniforms of the Indian Army, but also that of the Pakistan army. The marchers wore stars on their shoulders like in the army ceremonial parade.Sources said training was imparted to the youths in broad daylight for weeks before the incident, violating the traffic rules.The police were aware of the march, but they suppressed the information fearing the Muslim League, they said.The marchers had also wore medals and caps like military officers and even sunglasses. It was a clear violation of the Indian army Act, said the intelligence sources.