Pulwama Police Crack Parigam Elderly Woman’s Murder Case, Main Accused Arrested

Pulwama, 12 Nov: Pulwama Police have arrested the main accused in the murder case of a 75-year-old woman, Jana Begum, wife of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Parigam Jagir.
According to a police statement, Police Station Pulwama received information about the murder on October 19, 2026, following which FIR No. 211/2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered.

Taking cognisance of the gravity of the case, SSP Pulwama constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by DySP Headquarters Pulwama, to investigate the crime.
Following sustained investigative efforts and examination of evidence, the SIT arrested the main accused, identified as Imran Ahmad Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, also a resident of Parigam Jagir.
Police said that during further investigation, the arrested accused disclosed the alleged involvement of another individual in the crime. The police are now investigating all possible angles, including the role of other suspects and any possible wider conspiracy.
Pulwama Police said the investigation would continue to ensure that all those involved are identified and brought to justice.(RoK)