Srinagar, Oct 29: A youth was stabbed by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend at the SP College ground in Srinagar on Tuesday, sustaining injuries to his abdomen and head, police said.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, Srinagar Police received information that a stabbing incident had taken place at the SP College grounds, and the victim was taken to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment.
Police stated that, upon receiving the information, a team immediately went to SMHS Hospital Srinagar. The victim, identified as Momin Ahmad Dar, son of Riyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Anantnag currently living in Basant Bagh, Haba Kadal, reported that he was stabbed by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend, Arslan Aijaz, son of Aijaz Ahmed, a resident of Barbarshah and a Swiggy delivery boy.
The motive is reportedly related to an estranged relationship. Dar sustained stab wounds to his left abdomen and head and is currently in stable condition, police said.
The police have registered a case under FIR No. 62/2024 in relevant sections of law at Police Station Kothibagh, and further investigation is underway.
It is noteworthy that Kashmir valley has witnessed multiple stabbing incidents in recent years. Over the past few years, more than a dozen stabbing cases have been reported, with young people frequently involved as both perpetrators and victims.
These incidents have taken place in Srinagar, Badgam, Baramulla, and Anantnag. The increase in stabbing incidents has sent shockwaves through the Kashmir Valley, with locals expressing concerns over the rising violence.
The police confirmed that the victim is receiving treatment at the hospital and is in stable condition. Further investigation is ongoing.
