Report from Prayers;
Srinagar, Kashmir: An inspector of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of J&K Police, was shot dead by suspected militants in Nowgam area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening.
Militants fired at him from a very short distance when he was returning after offering prayers at Kanipora area of Nowgam.
He was immediately shifted to hospital where he was declared brought dead. CID inspector Pervaiz Ahmad Dar was posted at police station Parimpora.
Preliminary investigation and CCTV footage revealed that the terrorists used pistols to fire at Parvaiz Ahmad Dar. Dar was shifted to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom.
The police officer is survived by his wife, a 13-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old son.
Police and security forces have cordoned off the area and search is on in the area to nab the accused.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has condemned the brutal killing. He said that “His supreme sacrifice won’t go in vain, terrorists will be punished for the act.”
I strongly condemn the brutal killing of Inspector Shri Parvaiz Ahmad Dar of J&K Police outside mosque in Nowgam by terrorists. His supreme sacrifice won't go in vain, terrorists will be punished for the act. My heartfelt condolences to the family of martyr.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 22, 2021
