Srinagar, April 3, KDC: The Lt governor has ordered a magisterial inquiry into an encounter that took place in Arhama area of Ganderbal district on April 1, 2026, which resulted in the death of a local resident.
According to an official communication marked “Confidential” and “Urgent,” the inquiry has been entrusted to the District Magistrate, Ganderbal. The incident led to the death of Raashid Ahmad Mughal, son of Late Gull Zaman Mughal, a resident of Chuntwaliwar Lar in Ganderbal.
The Home Department has directed that a “thorough and impartial” probe be conducted to ascertain the facts and circumstances surrounding the encounter and the death of the individual. The District Magistrate has been asked to complete the inquiry within seven days and submit the report to the government.
The order was issued by Under Secretary to the Government, Rouf Ahmad Lone (JKAS), and copies have been forwarded to senior officials including the DGP J&K and the Ministry of Home Affairs. (KDC)
