Pulwama: Pulwama Police on Thursday said they have solved the murder case of a 75-year-old woman from Parigam Jagir with the arrest of the main accused.
The deceased was identified as Jana Begum, wife of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Parigam Jagir.
According to a police handout , Police Station Pulwama received information about the murder on October 19, 2026. Subsequently, FIR No. 211/2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered and an investigation was launched.
Taking serious note of the case, SSP Pulwama constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by DySP Headquarters Pulwama, with the SHO Police Station Pulwama and DO Police Post Niva as its members.
Following sustained investigation and examination of evidence, the SIT arrested the main accused, identified as Imran Ahmad Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, resident of Parigam Jagir.
During questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed the involvement of another individual in the crime. Police said the role of other suspects and the possibility of a wider criminal conspiracy are being investigated.
Pulwama Police said the investigation would continue until all those involved are identified and brought to justice.
Further investigation is underway.
Pulwama Police Crack 75-Year-Old Woman’s Murder Case, Main Accused Arrested
