Srinagar, Aug 20: The CBI on Wednesday arrested eight police personnel, including at least two officers, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of a cop, following orders from the Supreme Court last month, officials said here on Wednesday.

The arrested cops include a deputy superintendent of police, an inspector, and an assistant sub-inspector, officials said here.

The accused cops were directed to submit their weapons and other government articles to the respective District Police Lines.

One of the accused cops — a special police officer working on an honorarium — has been disengaged and struck off from Special Police Officer (SPO) rolls.

Further details were awaited, the officials said.

On July 21, the Supreme Court directed the CBI to register an FIR over the “brutal and inhuman custodial torture” of a police constable in Jammu and Kashmir and ordered the UT administration to pay him Rs 50 lakh in compensation.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the injuries caused to the constable during his illegal detention, particularly the “complete mutilation of his genitalia, use of pepper/chilly powder and electric shocks on his genitalia”, were grave reminders of the inhuman torture meted out to him.

“The cumulative effect of all these facts is deeply shocking to the conscience of this court,” the bench said, adding that the violation of Article 21 is “not only evident but egregious.”

The bench observed that the constable suffered life-debilitating injuries in the custody of “fellow state actors” and despite repeated complaints, no effective redressal was provided.

Srinagar, Aug 20: The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has voiced serious concerns over the recent rotten meat scandal, urging immediate action and transparency from authorities.

Echoing these concerns, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi demanded answers from the Food Safety deptt and related agencies “How much rotten meat has already reached the Valley? Why were critical checkpoints such as Lakhanpur and Lower Munda not utilized to prevent contaminated supplies from entering our markets? What about the reports of the samples the department has already taken? Most importantly, why are the names of hotels and restaurants using this meat still being kept under wraps?”

Inam Un Nabi added: “This is more than a public health emergency, it’s a betrayal of consumer trust. The people of J&K deserve full transparency.

The public has a right to know which eateries compromised food safety. Authorities must stop shielding offenders under the guise of business confidentiality.”

Srinagar, Aug 20: Demonstrating prompt action and swift investigation, police in Pulwama solved a hit-and-run case within hours of its occurrence, said a press release.

Police Post Newa received information that an unknown vehicle had hit a motorcycle near Gudoora Bridge, resulting in critical injuries to the pillion rider, Raja Begum of Looswani. She was immediately shifted to District Hospital Pulwama, where doctors regrettably declared her brought dead.

Upon receiving the report, a case was registered at Police Station Pulwama and a special team was constituted. CCTV footage and multiple sources were promptly examined, leading to the identification of the offending vehicle a blue three-wheeler auto load carrier. The vehicle was seized promptly. During investigation, it surfaced that the accused driver is a minor. As per legal provisions, he has not been taken into custody, and further proceedings under the Juvenile Justice Act are being initiated. This swift investigation was carried out by the team of Police Post Newa and PS Pulwama under guidance of SSP Pulwama PD Nitya.