Srinagar: Srinagar Police have arrested three accused involved in the Qamarwari axe attack case during a series of overnight raids, bringing swift resolution to an incident that left one youth injured on yesternight.
Police said the victim, identified as Noman Yaqoob Khanday, was attacked with an axe by unidentified persons in the Qamarwari area on Tuesday evening. Following the assault, police launched a comprehensive investigation and tracked down the culprits through technical and field surveillance.
The accused have been identified as Sahil Yaqoob Grustoo, son of Mohammad Yaqoob Grustoo; Farooq alias Farhan Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar; and Bilal Ahmad Guroo, son of Zahoor Ahmad Guroo, all residents of Boatman Colony, Bemina.
According to police, the weapon of offence used in the attack has been recovered from the possession of the accused. The trio were apprehended in coordinated overnight operations carried out by multiple police teams.
Officials said that legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the attack.
Police commended the swift response of the investigating teams and reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order in the city. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate in ensuring peace and promptly report any criminal activity. [KNT]
