Pulwama, Nov 12, KNT: Pulwama Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 75-year-old woman in Parigam Jagir, while further investigation has revealed the possible involvement of another person in the crime.

The victim, identified as Jana Begum, wife of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, was found murdered on October 19, 2026, following which Police Station Pulwama registered FIR No. 211/2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.

Taking serious cognisance of the incident, SSP Pulwama constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by DySP Headquarters, Pulwama. The team also comprised the SHO of Police Station Pulwama and the DO of Police Post Niva.

Following sustained investigation and examination of available evidence, the SIT arrested the main accused, identified as Imran Ahmad Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, a resident of Parigam Jagir.

Police said that during further investigation, the arrested accused disclosed the alleged involvement of another individual in the commission of the crime.

The disclosure has prompted investigators to examine additional angles, including the possible role of other suspects and whether a wider criminal conspiracy was involved.

Police said the investigation was continuing to establish the complete sequence of events and identify everyone involved in the crime. [KNT]