Jammu: Family members and relatives of a youth who died under mysterious circumstances staged a protest on Wednesday in the outskirts of Jammu, alleging police inaction and demanding the arrest and punishment of those responsible for his death.
The deceased was identified as Karan Kumar, a resident of Kalyana Ainia village on the outskirts of Jammu.
Carrying placards, banners and the cremated remains of the deceased, the protesters assembled on the road and raised slogans demanding justice for the youth.
The family alleged that despite the registration of a case and the arrest of some suspects earlier, the accused were later released and no further action has been taken by the police.
The protest disrupted normal movement in the area for some time as relatives and villagers gathered in large numbers and demanded an explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the youth’s death.
The family said they want authorities to reveal the motive behind the killing and ensure that those responsible are arrested and brought to justice.
“We want to know why our son was killed and who is responsible for his death. The guilty must be arrested and punished,” a family member told reporters during the protest.
The father of the deceased alleged that the suspects in the case were seen freely interacting with police officials.
The protesters demanded a transparent investigation into the incident and sought intervention from higher authorities to ensure justice for the family.
Police officials were not immediately available for comment regarding the allegations made by the family during the protest.
The incident has triggered anger among local residents, who joined the family in demanding swift action and a fair investigation into the youth’s death. [KNT]
