Impartial inquiry into custodial death of Pulwama youth sought
Srinagar: National Conference leader, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, who was recently elected to Lok Sabha from Srinagar constituency, has sought an impartial inquiry into a custodial death of a youth in Pulwama.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in a statement in Srinagar condemned the police excesses and demanded an impartial probe into the circumstances leading to the death of Imtiyaz and grave injury to another in the police custody.
“Imtiaz Ahmed, an accused in a narcotics case from Pulwama has died in police custody while another is battling for his life at Base Hospital in Badami Bagh. Imtiaz’s family claims he suffered grievous injuries during interrogation. An impartial probe must be initiated to ascertain the circumstances leading to Imtiyaz’s death,” he said.
