Mohammad Parvez, a 21‑year‑old Gujjar youth from Niki Tawi in Jammu’s Satwari area, was shot dead by police on the evening of July 24, 2025, during an operation reportedly targeting suspected drug peddlers (X (formerly Twitter)). Police claim there was gunfire at officers and that Parvez was killed in crossfire, while another suspect escaped (The New Indian Express).
Parvez’s family has strongly rejected the police account. They state he was innocent, had no involvement in drug peddling, and allege that his killing was a staged or “fake encounter” (The New Indian Express). Following public outrage and political responses—including condemnation by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and calls from local tribal leaders—two police officers from the District Special Branch were suspended (The New Indian Express). A magisterial inquiry led by the Jammu South Sub‑Divisional Magistrate has been ordered, with a two‑week deadline to submit findings (The New Indian Express).
The incident has drawn widespread attention to past allegations of extrajudicial killings in Jammu & Kashmir, including cases like the Machil and Amshipora fake encounters—both of which led to high‑profile convictions and reforms (Wikipedia). Authorities and human rights advocates stress urgent transparency and accountability to ensure justice.
