14 I CIVtL LIBERTIES 3.12 Among the cases considered were those relating to the killings of 35 Sikhs in Chittisinghpora on 20-21 March 2001, referred to above; the killing of 5 persons in Patribal by the armed forces on 25 March 2000, who were stated to be responsible for the killings in Chittisinghpora; and the killing of pilgrims on the Amamath Yatra on 1 August 2000. In respect of the Chittisinghpora incident, both the Central and State Governments responded that, of the 20 persons who had been identified to be involved in the crime, 2 had been arrested, 6 had been killed in encounters, while 12 were being sought. Shortly after, however, the Commission was dismayed to read in the press that those who had reportedly been killed in encounters at Patribal, a short distance away from Chittisinghpora, were identified as villagers who had, according to the people of the area, been killed in 'fake encoimters' and wrongly blamed for the Chittisinghpora killings. On further enquiries from the Commission, the Government indicated that samples had been taken for the DNA testing of those who had been killed at Patribal. It remained a matter of the gravest concern to the Commission that, despite the passage of many months, the results of the DNA testing had not been made public. 3.13 The Commission is of the view that the manner in which the Patribal incident has been handled has done great harm to the cause of human rights in the State and to the reputation of the armed forces and the Govermnental authorities, both at the Centre and in the State. The Commission therefore urges the Government to disclose the facts relating to the deaths in Patribal and take appropriate action if wrong has been done. The long-term interests of the State and the security of the nation can never be advanced by the concealment ofpossible wrong-doing. It is a serious mistake to think otherwise. 3.14 The Commission is therefore appreciative of the investigation undertaken by the Commission of Inquiry headed by Lt. General J. R. Mukheijee to look into the killing of Amarnath pilgrims and shopkeepers in Pahalgam on 1 August 2000. In marked contrast to the Patribal incident, those responsible for the deaths in Pahalgam were identified, whether they were terrorists or police personnel; security lapses were also identified and recommendations were made to improve arrangements; criminal prosecutions and disciplinary actions were also recommended in the light of the findings. The Commission, on studying the reports received, asked that measures be taken in accordance with the Commission of Inquiry report and that it be notified, thereafter, of the action taken. 3.15 The Commission also took cognisance of a complaint that it received concerning NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION