Magisterial inquiry ordered in Bhaderwah man’s killing

Ranjit Thakur
Doda, May 18

A magisterial inquiry was on Saturday ordered into the killing of a man (50) in Bhaderwah town of Doda district. The incident triggered violent protests in the town, forcing the authorities to impose an indefinite curfew.

Sub-District Magistrate (SDM), Thathri, Anwar Bandey has been appointed to probe the killing of Nayeem Shah, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Nalthi area of Bhaderwah on Thursday.

The SDM will also carry out an inquiry into stone-throwing, clashes and vandalism that took place in the town after the incident.

Deputy Commissioner, Doda, Sagar D Doifode said: “A magisterial probe has been ordered into the killing and stone-throwing in Bhaderwah. The Magistrate will submit a detailed report in both incidents within seven days.”

Meanwhile, curfew remained clamped in Bhaderwah town on the third consecutive day on Saturday. The Internet services are likely to be restored in Doda from Sunday.

“The situation is completely peaceful. The Army has been called in, but put on standby. The curfew remains enforced in the town. We are considering more strict action against stone throwers and the leaders who instigated them,” the DC said.

A six-member special investigation team, headed by Additional Superintendent of Police, Bhaderwah, Raj Singh Gouria, has been constituted to probe the murder. The police have detained 12 suspects so far. Of them, four are stone throwers.

“There is no breakthrough in the case yet. The investigation is on. We rounded up one more stone thrower on Saturday. Three were picked up on Friday,” said Shabir Malik, Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda.

Meanwhile, the majority community observed a complete shutdown in the Chenab region over the killing of the man. Their shops and business establishment remained closed in Doda and Kishtwar.

Thathri SDM to investigate case 

• Sub-District Magistrate, Thathri, Anwar Bandey has been appointed to probe the killing of Nayeem Shah, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Nalthi area of Bhaderwah on Thursday
• He will also carry out an inquiry into stone-throwing, clashes and vandalism that took place in the town after the incident