NEW DELHI: The Indian army has honoured its officers who had tied a Kashmiri man in front of a jeep as a human shield during a protest, according to Indian media reports.

Ironically, Major Nitin Leetul Gogoi of 53 Rashtriya Rifles was awarded commendation for sustained efforts in counter-insurgency operations by Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat during his recent visit to occupied Kashmir.

Street protests flared in recent weeks as thousands of Kashmiris vented anger against abuses by Indian forces after the video emerged of the incident.

Meanwhile, Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal has also triggered a storm on social media with his outrageous remarks that renowned Indian writer and human rights activist Arundati Roy should be tied to an army jeep.

Rawal, a ruling party lawmaker, tweeted ?"Instead of tying stone pelter on the army jeep tie up Arundhati Roy!"

Arundhati Roy is known for her has been a vocal critic of the army's role in occupied Kashmir.