J&K: 26 JULY 2025: Public anger is mounting after the alleged fake encounter of a young tribal man, Parvaiz Ahmed, by Jammu Police. The incident has sparked massive outrage both on the ground and across social media platforms, where thousands are questioning the credibility of the official narrative.
An image of the deceased youth, now widely circulated, shows a calm and composed face—prompting many to doubt claims that he was involved in drug trafficking. A Facebook influencer wrote: “See his face—does he look like a drug trafficker? If this is justice, then we are failing as a society. Higher officials must act or we will launch a massive agitation.”
As protests intensify, many are alleging that this killing is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of misuse of power by a few rogue officers within the force. Civil society members argue that certain personnel are targeting tribal and marginalised youth, booking them under fabricated charges, and in some cases, eliminating them without due process.
In a significant development, an FIR has now been lodged against two police personnel reportedly involved in the incident, and an investigation has been initiated. However, protestors maintain that only a time-bound, independent inquiry can bring justice and restore public trust.
In parallel, strong calls are being raised for a comprehensive Enforcement Directorate (ED) inquiry into the disproportionate assets of certain J&K police officials. Allegations suggest that during the years of conflict, several officers have misused their authority to amass wealth through extortion, land grabbing, and illegal detentions—operating beyond the bounds of law.
“There are black sheep in uniform who have turned policing into a profit-making racket,” said a local protest leader. “Accountability must not stop at suspension—it must go all the way to dismissal, prosecution, and seizure of ill-gotten assets.”
The tribal community, along with human rights defenders, are warning of mass mobilisations and legal challenges if justice is delayed. They stress that the state must act decisively to root out corruption, uphold justice, and ensure that policing in Jammu and Kashmir remains a tool of protection—not persecution.
Public Appeal to PM Modi and HM Amit Shah
Given the sensitivity and seriousness of the matter, tribal leaders and civil society organizations are now making a direct appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to personally intervene.
They are urging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch an independent probe into the assets, affiliations, and actions of certain Jammu and Kashmir police officers suspected of gross misconduct.
“Only central intervention can ensure that the guilty are punished and justice is delivered without bias,” said a senior tribal elder. “We appeal to the Prime Minister and Home Minister to protect the dignity and constitutional rights of tribal communities who have long suffered in silence.”
A Test for Justice and Governance
The people are not just demanding justice for one young man—they are demanding accountability from institutions that must uphold the rule of law. Unless addressed with transparency and urgency, the Parvaiz Ahmed case risks becoming yet another scar on the conscience of a region struggling to rebuild trust between the state and its citizens.
by Mansoor Qadir, ITN.
