Srinagar, Nov 8: Srinagar Police have taken a man into custody for threatening a person by brandishing the service weapon of a Police Security Officer (PSO) at Saderbal in Hazratbal area of Srinagar, officials said on Sunday.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesperson said the police had received a complaint from Hilal Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Sultan Mir, a resident of Saderbal, alleging intimidation and threats by Junaid Ahmad Band, son of retired DySP Mohammad Yousuf Band.
The complaint alleged that Junaid Ahmad Band brandished the service weapon of the PSO deployed with the retired police officer during the incident at Saderbal, Hazratbal.
The spokesperson said FIR No. 123/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Police Station Nigeen and an investigation has been initiated.
“The alleged accused has been taken into custody, and the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the use of the official weapon and the role of the concerned PSO, are being thoroughly examined,” the spokesperson said.
He added that further legal action would be taken based on facts and evidence established during the investigation.
“Srinagar Police urges the public and media fraternity to refrain from speculation and not to spread misinformation,” the spokesperson said.
