SRINAGAR: Three more persons allegedly involved in the mob lynching of Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammad Ayub Pandith in Srinagar have been arrested, police said today.
Police said that they have identified 12 persons in connection with the case and five of them have been arrested.
Meanwhile the Jammu and Kashmir Police has shunted out a senior officer from the area where the incident took place. In an order late last night, Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid ordered the transfer of Superintendent of Police (North Srinagar) Sajad Khaliq Bhat. Nowhatta, where the lynching took place on Thursday night, falls under the jurisdiction of the North Srinagar SP. Bhat, an additional SP rank officer, has been asked to report to the police headquarters.
Pertinently yesterday, the DGP had said two persons were arrested, while another one was identified. He said the police have resolved not to spare the people behind the act. The DGP said the investigation in the case is on and everything would be clear once the report comes.
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