Demand for Justice: Controversial Crossfire Killing Sparks Outcry

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP president, advocates for justice following the controversial killing of Parvez Ahmed, a Gujjar youth, in Jammu. Amid allegations of a staged encounter, the incident has incited community protests, prompting calls for an impartial investigation. Local leaders, including Mufti, have visited the bereaved family to extend their support.

Demand for Justice: Controversial Crossfire Killing Sparks Outcry
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In a strongly charged atmosphere, People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti visited the family of Parvez Ahmed, a Gujjar youth whose death has sparked widespread protests in Jammu. Ahmed was allegedly killed in a police crossfire intended for suspected drug peddlers.

This dramatic incident, perceived by many as a staged encounter, has intensified demands for justice from the community and leaders alike. Mehbooba Mufti, amid calls for accountability, emphasized that extra-judicial killings cannot be tolerated in a democratic environment.

In response to public outcry, a magisterial probe has been initiated along with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to scrutinize the events leading to Ahmed's death. Key political figures have visited Ahmed's family, promising justice and support.

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