Srinagar, June 24 : Police have identified a dozen accused allegedly responsible for the killing of police officer Ayub Pandith here in old Srinagar city.
Police on Saturday said that it arrested three more accused while two accused (both wounded) had already been arrested after the lynching incident.
Pertinently, a group of people beat a police officer to death after he allegedly was taking photographs of people outside the grand mosque in Nowhatta Srinagaron Thursday night. The lynching incident occurred on the night of Shab-e-Qadar (the night of power) when people were busy in offering prayers in the grand mosque. Police had earlier denied that victim was associated with JKP department. However, after investigation the deceased police officer was identified as Ayub Pandit, a Deputy Superintendent of police rank officer.
Three more persons allegedly involved in the mob lynching of Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammad Ayub Pandith in Srinagar have been arrested, Jammu and Kashmir’s top cop said here today.
Jammu Kashmir Police Chief on Saturday said that they have identified 12 persons in connection with the case and five of them have been arrested.
“Police have resolved not to spare the people behind the act. It is the resolve of Jammu and Kashmir Police that we are not going to spare these rascals,” Police Chief SP Vaid said adding that the investigation in the case is on and everything would be clear once the report comes.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police has shunted out a senior officer from the area where the incident took place.
In an order issued on Friday night, Director General of Police S P Vaid ordered the transfer of Superintendent of Police (North Srinagar) Sajad Khaliq Bhat.
Bhat, an additional SP rank officer, has been asked to report to the police headquarters. Sajad Ahmad Shah, the additional SP (Traffic City), Srinagar, will look after the duties of the SP North Srinagar, the order read. (CNS)
