CM Omar Seeks Transparent Inquiry Into Jammu Cross-Fire Death

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent and time-bound investigation into the killing of a suspected drug-peddler in Jammu city, stressing that police use of force must be measured and not “indiscriminate.”

A man identified as Mohd Parvez of Niki Tawi was killed, and another person was detained during a reported crossfire with police on Thursday. The police said they were chasing suspected drug-peddlers when the accused allegedly opened fire, leading to retaliatory action in which Parvez was killed.

The killing of Mohd Parvez of Niki Tawi in Jammu is highly unfortunate & deeply regrettable. Use of force by the police has to be calibrated & cannot be indiscriminate. J&K has paid a heavy price in the past because of incidents such as these. This incident should be investigated…

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) July 25, 2025

Reacting to the incident, Abdullah wrote on X, “The killing of Mohd Parvez of Niki Tawi in Jammu is highly unfortunate and deeply regrettable. Use of force by the police has to be calibrated and cannot be indiscriminate.”

“This incident should be investigated in a transparent and time-bound manner. I send my condolences to the family of Mohd Parvez. May Allah grant him Jannat,” he added.

Following the incident, Parvez’s family held a protest outside the Government Medical College in Jammu, demanding a fair probe into the circumstances of his death.

Abdullah noted that Jammu and Kashmir has paid a heavy price in the past due to similar incidents and urged the administration to ensure accountability.