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Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 31: Udhampur police on the basis of input given by Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing August 9 Eid violence in Kishtwar town during intervening night of August 30/31, arrested Sajjad Ahmed Najjar son of Abdul Gaffar Najjar resident of Jamia Mohallah Kishtwar from round Domail on Dhar road in Udhampur.
As per police, accused Sajjad Ahmed Najjar was wanted by Kishtwar police and SIT for his alleged role in loot and arson that took place in Kishtwar District on August 9. Sources said that soon after his arrest, District administration slapped Public Safety Act (PSA) on him and sent him to Kot Bhalwal jail.
Reports further added that police also recovered some weapons on his disclosure. These weapons had been stolen from "Chenab Gun House Kishtwar" looted by the mob soon after violence broke out. With the arrest of Sajjad Ahmed Najjar and subsequently his booking under PSA, he becomes the 2nd person booked under the act in connection with August 9 Eid violence. Earlier, District Administration slapped PSA on separatist leader Molvi Abdul Qayoom Mattoo.
Meanwhile the sources said that over half dozen people arrested by the Kishtwar police for their alleged role in Eid violence were today sent to judicial custody by the local court after their 15 days police remand came to an end. Overall 18 people were arrested by the police so far including those sent to judicial custody today. Sources said that more cases are being prepared for detention under PSA. |
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