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‘Drug peddler’ killed in Jammu crossfire, kin cry foul

IndiaTimes Friday, 25 July 2025 ()
A suspected drug peddler, Parvez Ahmed, died in an exchange of fire with police in Jammu, prompting allegations of a staged encounter from his family. Protests erupted, leading to the suspension of two District Special Branch personnel and the launch of a departmental inquiry. An SIT has been formed to investigate the incident following demands for a swift probe from political figures like Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.
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