Srinagar, June 05: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday sought an impartial inquiry into an alleged custodial death of a youth in Pulwama.
In a statement issued here, Tanvir condemned the “police excesses” and demanded an impartial probe into the circumstances leading to the death of Imtiyaz and grave injury to another in police custody.
“Imtiaz Ahmed, an accused in a narcotics case from Pulwama has allegedly died in police custody while another is battling for his life at Base Hospital in Badami Bagh. Imtiaz’s family claims he suffered grievous injuries during interrogation. An impartial probe must be initiated to ascertain the circumstances leading to Imtiyaz’s death,” the spokesperson said.
It is important to work within the bounds of law while dealing with the public and suspects, he added.
