A Youth was killed during a robbery attempt at his residence in Qazigund, while one of the suspected burglars was apprehended by the family and handed over to the police on Friday
SDPO Qazigund Mansoor Ahmad said that the incident took place when Zahid Ahmad Banday, son of the house owner, confronted a group of unknown persons who had allegedly entered the house with the intention to commit theft.
During the scuffle, one of the intruders attacked Zahid with a sharp-edged weapon, inflicting critical injuries.
Zahid was immediately rushed to Emergency Hospital Qazigund, where he succumbed to his injuries, they said.
However, the other family members overpowered one of the attackers and handed him over to Police Station Qazigund. A toy pistol and a sharp knife were recovered from the suspect’s possession, officials added.
The apprehended individual had also sustained injuries during the confrontation and was later shifted to GMC Anantnag for treatment, they said.
Meanwhile, the other accomplices managed to flee from the spot, they said
Cognizance of the incident has been taken and further investigations are underway.
