Human Rights Watch said support for such "lawless action" will lead to future lawlessness by security forces and protesters.
According to a police official, an altercation broke out at a hotel where he allegedly wanted to enter with an 18-year-old woman.
Gen Rawat said exemplary punishment would be given to Maj Gogoi if he is found guilty.
'There is a clear plan being followed by the Indian government.' With these attacks, we are trying to dispel the myth that the Pakistani army can cause problems.'
Major Gogoi might well have saved protesters' lives by opting for a human shield to force his way through the mob. But he incalculably damaged the army's reputation, not just in Kashmir, but anywhere that video is seen.
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