The Chief Minister who flew in from summer time capital Srinagar to Jammu went straight to the home of the deceased Gujjar youth to specific his condolences. File | Photo Credit: ANI
Mr. Abdullah on Friday (July 25, 2025) referred to as for an investigation into the incident and mentioned that the usage of power by police needs to be calibrated and never “indiscriminate”.
The Chief Minister who flew in from summer time capital Srinagar to Jammu went straight to the home of the deceased Gujjar youth to specific his condolences.
He was accompanied by Minister Javed Rana and his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani.
“The household talked to Omar Abdullah, who visited them to specific his condolences and share their grief. He has assured them that there will probably be justice,” provincial secretary of the National Conference Sheikh Bashir Ahmed advised reporters in Jammu.
Mr. Ahmed mentioned the occasion is hopeful that justice will probably be delivered to the household. “Various choices are being mentioned. People need to the Lieutenant Governor (Manoj Sinha), who oversees police affairs. A particular investigation crew has been constituted and the probe is ongoing. Let us anticipate the result,” he added.
“Those discovered concerned within the incident after the probe will obtain the severest punishment. We hope the case will probably be taken to its logical conclusion and the courtroom will award acceptable punishment,” he mentioned.
Parvez Ahmad (21), a youth hailing from the Nikki Tawi space of Jammu, was killed in crossfire when police have been allegedly chasing drug peddlers within the Satwari space on Thursday. His killing has sparked protests by the Gujjar neighborhood, together with his household accusing the police of murdering an “harmless” man in a “staged” encounter.
On Friday (July 25, 2025), the Chief Minister mentioned the incident was extremely unlucky and deeply regrettable. “Use of power by the police needs to be calibrated and can’t be indiscriminate. J&Okay has paid a heavy worth up to now due to incidents reminiscent of these,” he mentioned on X.
Mr. Abdullah additional mentioned that the incident must be investigated in a clear and time-bound method.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who visited Parvez Ahmad’s home on Sunday (July 27, 2025), additionally referred to as for an neutral inquiry into the incident. Prior to his go to, National Conference Minister Javed Rana had visited the household on Saturday (July 26, 2025).
Congress and BJP leaders have additionally met his household to increase condolences.
Published – July 28, 2025 05:18 pm IST
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