Nishat Sgr market shut in protest, Political leaders demand exemplary punishment to perpetrators
Srinagar, May 5: Police have arrested four persons over the sexual assault and murder of a nomadic woman in Srinagar, officials said today.
Srinagar Police acted promptly upon receiving information regarding an attempted sexual assault on a woman (name withheld) by a group of individuals near Water Works Road, Nishat,” said a police spokesman.
He said the victim had sustained grievous injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, FIR No. 35/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Nishat, and investigation was immediately initiated.
During the course of investigation, the following four accused persons were identified and arrested Suhail Bashir Bhat, S/O Bashir Ahmad, R/O Asham Sumbal; Adil Ali Bhat, S/O Ali Mohammad, R/O Zeethyar Nishat; Firdous Ahmad Rather, S/O Ghulam Ahmad, R/O Zeethyar Nishat and Suhail Afzal Bhat, S/O Mohammad Afzal, R/O Pahloo Brein.
In a swift and decisive operation, all the accused have been apprehended. Further investigation in the case is ongoing.
Meanwhile, the local market in Brein and Nishat Srinagar remained shut on Monday as a mark of protest.
The incident has triggered public outrage and demands for justice.
The woman, originally from Reasi and currently living in Nishat with her family, was allegedly assaulted by a group of individuals near the Water Works Road on Sunday evening.
Following the incident, police registered an FIR and arrested four accused and launched an investigation.
“This inhuman act has shocked us all. We want justice and strict punishment for the guilty,” said a local resident, Abdul Rasheed, while speaking with the news agency.
The residents condemned the incident and called for exemplary action. “This crime has deeply hurt the community. We urge the authorities to deliver justice swiftly,” they said, adding the guilty should be hanged to death.
The political leaders from different parties of Jammu and Kashmir condemned alleged rape and tragic incident in Nishat, which left nomadic women dead on Sunday.
Pertinently, a nomadic woman lost her life after she was allegedly sexually assaulted in Nishat area on Sunday while all the four persons involved in the act have been arrested by Police.
According to the news agency, National Conference (NC) expressed grief and said that such acts cannot be allowed to go unpunished.
NC General Secretary & MLA Khanyar, Ali Mohammed Sagar, Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi and MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali have also expressed deep anguish over the incident and extended their solidarity with the bereaved family.
Mian Mehar Ali, MLA Kangan in a post demanded fast track investigation into the incident and exemplary punishment to the perpetrators.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti in a post expressed shock over the incident.
“Deeply shocked and heartbroken by the alleged rape and tragic death of a tribal woman in Nishat. Reports suggest she suffered brutal injuries and succumbed en route to the hospital. The police have arrested the accused, who were reportedly intoxicated during the crime. Substance abuse, particularly alcohol and drugs, is devastating our youth and fueling horrific crimes like rape and murder. This tragedy reflects a broader societal crisis. My heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family. I hope the perpetrators face the full force of the law,” Mehbooba wrote.
MLA Handwara and Peoples Conference (PC) Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone said that the culprits deserve stringent punishment and demanded a fast- track trial.
Apni Party President, Syed Altaf Bukhari in a post, said that those involved in this heinous crime must be brought to justice.
PDP leader, Iltija Mufti demanded that the culprits must be brought to task for this blood curdling crime.
