The Kashmir Pulse

SRINAGAR — A 7-year-old boy died after falling from the second storey of his house in Srinagar's Dal Gate area on Monday morning, officials said.

An official told the news agency KNO that the boy was seriously injured after he fell from the second storey of a house in Konkhan locality of Dalgate area.

He said that the boy was shifted to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as Mohammad Saud (7) son of Niyaz Ahmad Chachoo.

Meanwhile, the local police have taken cognisance of the incident and are looking into the details of the incident.

SRINAGAR — A man was killed after he was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon on Tueaday evening at Dalgate area of Srinagar while the accused involved in the crime has been arrested.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a man was attacked in the late evening hours of Tuesday at Dalgate Srinagar, leaving him critically wounded.

He added that a man identified as Bilal Ahmad Guroo, son of Nazir Ahmed Guroo, resident of Bemina Srinagar, received serious injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officials further added that the accused person identified as Hilal Ahmad involved in the crime has been arrested, and police have taken up the investigation.

Meanwhile, police in a post on X said that a scuffle broke out between two fruit vendors following which one among them stabbed the other to death.

"Scuffle between two fruit vendors broke out in Dalgate area in which Hilal Ahmad Shera S/o Riyaz Shera R/o Tengpora stabbed Bilal Guroo R/o Bemina to death. FIR No. 70/2024 u/s 302 IPC regd in PS RM Bagh & investigation taken up.

Accused arrested & weapon of offence recovered," Police wrote on X.

SRINAGAR — A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for his involvement in the Hawal acid attack on February 1, 2022.

According to details obtained by the news agency KNO, the court of Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar, Jawad Ahmed, announced the sentence against the main convict, Sajid Sheikh, a resident of Dalgate, who was found guilty under IPC sections 326-A for the brutal acid attack.

Alongside the life sentence, he has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 40 lakh, enforceable from his assets as per section 421 (1) (b) of the Indian Penal Code.

Reflecting on the severity of the offence and the profound impact on the victim's life, both physically and emotionally, the court deemed the maximum punishment necessary to ensure justice. The fine imposed serves not only as a punitive measure but also as a means to aid the victim's ongoing medical treatment and recovery.

The case has been recommended to the Member Secretary, J&K Legal Service Authority to provide the maximum compensation under the J&K Victim Compensation Scheme, 2019.

In accordance with legal procedures, Sajid Sheikh has been informed of his right to appeal against the verdict. He has also been informed that copies of the judgment and sentence order will be provided to him at no cost.

“The court's decision underscores a resolute stance against acts of violence, particularly those causing irreparable harm. It reaffirms the commitment to hold individuals accountable for their actions, sending a clear message that such atrocities will not be tolerated in society,” said a local while reacting to the court's decision.