Outrage in IIOJK over fake encounter killing of youth in Jammu
Srinagar: Political parties and civil society activists across Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir have strongly condemned the killing of a 21-year-old youth, Mohammad Parvez, by Indian police in Jammu and have unanimously called for a time-bound, impartial investigation into the incident.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Parvez was shot dead by Indian police in a fake encounter in the Sure Chak locality. In a bid to cover up the brutal killing, occupation authorities claimed that Pervez was caught in crossfire during a chase of suspected persons. However, his family and locals have rejected the official version. They expressed their anger by staging a protest, calling the incident a cold-blooded extrajudicial killing and demanding justice.
IIOJK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the killing of Parvez “highly unfortunate and deeply regrettable.” In a post on X, he said, “Use of force by the police has to be calibrated and cannot be indiscriminate. This incident should be investigated in a transparent and time-bound manner.” National Conference MP Mian Altaf Ahmad termed the incident a “broad daylight murder” and demanded swift action against the police personnel involved.
Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti termed the killing “shocking” and questioned the police narrative. She stressed “justice must be served through due legal process, not extrajudicial means”. She called for an an impartial probe, warning that “a culture of extrajudicial encounters only alienates people further.”
Peoples Conference also condemned the killing, calling it a deeply disturbing violation of constitutional principles. “Extrajudicial actions not only violate democratic values but also erode public trust in law enforcement,” the party said.
Talib Hussain, a tribal activist, said Parvez had no criminal record. “This is a fake encounter. He was intercepted at a checkpoint and shot without any reason.” “From the past few months, police have targeted Gujjars in the name of cattle or drug smuggling. We stayed quiet but not anymore. This should be challenged,” he asserted.
