Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:18am on 05 May 2025,Monday India
Imtiyaz Ahmed, a 23-year-old from Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was detained by police over alleged links to a Lashkar-e-Taiba sleeper cell. Authorities claim that during an operation to identify a militant hideout, Ahmed attempted to escape by jumping into the Vaishow stream, resulting in his drowning. Drone footage purportedly shows him leaping into the fast-flowing water. Contrarily, Ahmed's family alleges custodial death, asserting he was killed while in police custody. The incident has ignited public outrage, with political leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, demanding a judicial probe. The circumstances surrounding Ahmed's death remain contentious, highlighting ongoing tensions and concerns over custodial practices in the region.
