Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 12: The National Conference MLA from Srinagar district’s Habakadal Assembly segment Shamima Ferdous expressed his anguish over the spike in terror incidents in the city and adjacent areas and demanded a probe to reveal the mystery over the increase in the number of such incidents.
While strongly condemning the death of Sunday market’s grenade attack victim Beghum Abdida, who succumbed to her injuries, she called for a thorough investigation into the recent surge in terror incidents in Srinagar city and its surrounding areas.
As per a video shared by local media, the MLA expressed concern over the sudden increase in terror incidents after the successful conduct of Assembly elections and the formation of a popular government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Shamima Ferdous requested the government to identify those responsible for the heinous crime and ensure adequate compensation to the victim's family. The National Conference party sought to uncover the reasons behind the increased terror incidents in the region.
“For the last nearly six years, no terror incident has been reported in Srinagar city or adjoining localities but after the Assembly elections this district is witnessing a spurt in such incidents”, she said, adding, “It is really a matter of investigation why such incidents have increased after the Assembly elections”.
Although three terrorists have been arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the November 3 grenade attack in Srinagar’s weekly Sunday market, the National Conference MLA asked her party government to identify the culprits involved in committing this heinous crime.
“I request our government to identify those who were responsible for committing this crime”, she said while assuring that Omar Abdullah's government will pay adequate compensation to the victim of Srinagar grenade attack.
Important to mention here that three young local boys, affiliated with the Pakistan-based The National Conference MLA from Habakadal Assembly segment Shamima Firdous expressed grief over the death of a woman in Srinagar grenade attack.
The MLA requested the government to identify those responsible for the heinous crime and ensure adequate compensation to the victim's family.
It is really a matter of investigation why terror related incidents have increased after the Assembly elections.
J&K Police have arrested three terrorists in connection with the November 3 grenade attack in Srinagar’s Sunday market.
According to police on November 3, 2024, a grenade attack was carried out by terrorists at the crowded Sunday Market in Srinagar, resulting in injuries to 12 individuals, some of whom sustained serious injuries. Abida Begum was among the critically injured terror victims. She was getting treatment in Srinagar SMHS Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday morning.
Following the incident, FIR No. 66/2024 under relevant sections of law was registered at Kothibagh Police.
Srinagar Police conducted exhaustive investigation which finally led to the arrest of three terrorist associates identified as Usama Yaseen Sheikh son of Mohammad Yaseen Sheikh, Umar Fayaz Sheikh son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Ikhrajpora, Srinagar and Afnan Mansoor Naik son of Manzoor Ahmad Naik resident of Watoo, currently residing in Ikhrajpora, Srinagar.
These terrorist associates, now in police custody, were found to have provided planning and logistical support, including reconnaissance while Usama Sheikh, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) with a history of involvement in terrorism-related activities, executed the grenade attack.
Notably, Usama Sheikh had been previously arrested in 2018 in connection with Case FIR No. 71/2018 of Police Station Nowhatta regarding terror activities and was lodged at Central Jail Srinagar for several months before being released on bail.
Further investigation revealed that the accused persons were acting under the direction of two identified terrorist handlers of Pakistan-based proscribed LeT terrorist outfit. However, their identities are being withheld at this stage as the investigation continues. Police anticipates further arrests as the investigation progresses. |
