Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The son of a retired Jammu and Kashmir Police Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) allegedly brandished an INSAS rifle belonging to his father’s personal security officer (PSO) and threatened to shoot his neighbours during an altercation in Srinagar. The incident, which took place in the Saderbal area of Hazratbal, was captured on CCTV.
The accused, identified as Junaid Ahmad Band, allegedly rushed out of his house carrying the automatic rifle and pointed it towards his neighbours’ house while threatening to open fire, according to details of the incident circulating on social media.
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Srinagar Police has taken cognisance of the incident and arrested the accused. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of law at Nigeen Police Station.
In a statement issued on November 8, Srinagar Police clarified that the weapon allegedly involved in the incident was the official firearm of the PSO deployed with the retired police officer.
Police said the role of the PSO and all circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated.
“The accused, Junaid Ahmad Band, son of a retired DySP, has been taken into custody,” the police said.
The statement also clarified that the case was being investigated following a social media post alleging that neighbours had been threatened with an AK-47 in Saderbal, Hazratbal.
Reiterating that no one was above the law, Srinagar Police said appropriate legal action would follow based on the findings of the investigation.
“The public is advised to refrain from speculation and spreading unverified information,” the police added.
The incident has raised questions about the circumstances under which the official weapon of a security personnel deployed with a retired officer was allegedly used during a neighbourhood dispute.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
