Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD)In a swift and decisive action against lawlessness, Srinagar Police have arrested five individuals involved in a violent assault incident that occurred during the intervening night of August 3 and 4, 2025, at Khayam Chowk in the Khanyar area.
According to police officials, the accused were allegedly responsible for creating a public disturbance and assaulting several individuals in the vicinity. Promptly responding to the incident, an FIR (No. 40/2025) was registered at Police Station Khanyar under sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Following a thorough investigation, all five accused were identified and apprehended. Two vehicles used in the commission of the offence—a Mahindra Scorpio N and a Toyota Glanza—have also been seized as part of the probe.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Faheem Ahmad Khan, son of Mohammad Ayub Khan, resident of Botshah Mohalla, Lal Bazar, Srinagar
- Talat Hassan, son of Ghulam Hassan Dhar, resident of Housing Colony, Chanapora, Srinagar
- Nadeem Malik, son of Bashir Ahmad Malik, resident of Natipora, Mehjoor Nagar, Srinagar
- Amir Rashid Molvi, son of Abdul Rashid Molvi, resident of Jogilanker, Rainawari, Srinagar
- Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Sheikh Nazir Ahmad, resident of Ikhrajpora, Rajbagh, Srinagar
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law, maintaining public order, and ensuring justice for victims of crime(DD)
