Earlier, a case of murder was registered against forces in the killing of 16-year-old Suhail Ahmad Sofi.
A case FIR No 34/2015 under sections 302,147,149,341,427 RPC was registered in Police Station Magam, Budgam.
"Preliminary investigation reveals that Ct. Javaid Ahmad had fired with his service rifle on the directions of Incharge police party ASI Manzoor Ahmad, in violation of laid down SOP," a police statement said.
"Both the ASI and Constable have been arrested in the instant case and further investigation is underway."
SHO Police station Magam Inspector Khursheed ur Rehman has been attached for lack of supervision, it said.
