Archive · 24 Sep 2025
J&K Constable Arrested in Killing of Gujjar Youth
A police constable in Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old Gujjar youth.
Initially, the police claimed the youth died in a shootout with drug peddlers.
However, protests from the Gujjar community led to an investigation.
Senior police officers formed a Special Investigation Team to look into the incident.
The incident drew criticism from political leaders.
The Chief Minister expressed regret and called for a transparent investigation.
Other leaders also condemned the killing and called for justice.
A J&K constable has been arrested for allegedly killing a 21-year-old.
The incident occurred on the outskirts of Jammu city on July 24.
Police initially claimed the youth died in a shootout with drug peddlers.
The killing led to protests by the Gujjar community.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the matter.
- Who
- Constable Pawan Singh and Mohammad Parvez
- What
- Arrest of a constable in connection with the death of a Gujjar youth.
- When
- July 24th (Incident), arrest two months later.
- Where
- Outskirts of Jammu City
- Why
- Alleged killing of a youth during a police operation.
- Victim
- Mohammad Parvez, 21
- Location
- Outskirts of Jammu City
- Date of Incident
- July 24
- Arrested Constable
- Pawan Singh
- Charge
- Killing of a youth
- Investigation
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)