Police Solve Blind Murder Case of Woman and Two Children in Kishtwar

Kistawar, Nov 21 As a major breakthrough, the Jammu & Kashmir Police District Kishtwar has solved a chilling blind murder case involving the deaths of a woman and her two children in Jisher Drabshalla. Initially reported as an accidental fire, the investigation uncovered it to be a premeditated murder.

“On November 11, 2024, a fire was reported at the house of Khursheed Ahmed in Jisher Drabshalla, resulting in the deaths of his first wife, Nazia Begum (35), and their two children, Amina Bano (10) and Rizan Ahmed (5). The victims were tragically burnt alive,

It reads, police initially registered an inquest under Section 174 of the CrPC and took the charred remains for post-mortem before handing them over to the family for last rites. However, the circumstances raised suspicions, prompting SSP Kishtwar to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a detailed probe.

The SIT, led by Inspector Firdous Ahmed and assisted by PSI Ankush Sharma under the supervision of Dy. SP Dr. Ishan Gupta, conducted a meticulous investigation. They analyzed technical evidence and interrogated multiple suspects. The probe revealed a web of domestic disputes in the household, as Khursheed Ahmed had two wives—Nazia Begum (deceased) and Asma Begum.

Through sustained questioning, Asma Begum confessed to the crime before an Executive Magistrate. She admitted to setting the house on fire on November 11, 2024, due to ongoing conflicts with Nazia. Following her confession, the police converted the inquest into an FIR and arrested Asma.

SSP Kishtwar lauded the SIT’s efforts in solving the case and emphasized that such heinous acts will face the full force of the law. He reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining the safety of the community.