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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Economic Times
Sarla Bhat killing case: SIA raids 8 locations in Srinagar
Synopsis The State Investigation Agency (SIA) reopened the 1990 case of Sarla Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit nurse killed in Srinagar. Raids were conducted at eight locations, including residences of former JKLF militants, yielding potential evidence. The investigation aims to uncover the terrorist conspiracy behind Bhat's murder and deliver justice to her family after 35 years. Agencies The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted raids at eight locations across Srinagar in connection with the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat in 1990. The case, registered at Nigeen police station in Srinagar in 1990, has been reopened and fresh investigation is being carried out by SIA. SIA launched exhaustive searches at eight locations in Srinagar as part of investigation into the killing of Sarla Bhat, a nurse at Sher I Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences at Soura in the outskirts of Srinagar, who was "brutally killed by terrorists 35 years ago".The officials informed that strategic searches have resulted allegedly in the recovery of some incriminating evidence. "This evidence will help in unearthing the whole terrorist conspiracy with the ultimate aim of delivering justice to the victim and her family," read the official per police officials, Bhat, hailing from Anantnag, worked at SKIMS and went missing in April 1990 from the hostel on the hospital premises. Later, her bullet-ridden body was found a few kilometres away in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar. Investigators claim that JKLF militants were allegedly involved in Bhat's killing. However, the police could not identify the 'actual perpetrators'. On Tuesday, raids were conducted at the house of a few former JKLF militants as well.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Sarla Bhat killing case: SIA raids 8 locations in Srinagar
The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted raids at eight locations across Srinagar in connection with the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat in 1990. The case, registered at Nigeen police station in Srinagar in 1990, has been reopened and fresh investigation is being carried out by SIA. SIA launched exhaustive searches at eight locations in Srinagar as part of investigation into the killing of Sarla Bhat, a nurse at Sher I Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences at Soura in the outskirts of Srinagar, who was "brutally killed by terrorists 35 years ago". Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program The officials informed that strategic searches have resulted allegedly in the recovery of some incriminating evidence. "This evidence will help in unearthing the whole terrorist conspiracy with the ultimate aim of delivering justice to the victim and her family," read the official statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now As per police officials, Bhat, hailing from Anantnag, worked at SKIMS and went missing in April 1990 from the hostel on the hospital premises. Later, her bullet-ridden body was found a few kilometres away in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar. Investigators claim that JKLF militants were allegedly involved in Bhat's killing. However, the police could not identify the 'actual perpetrators'. On Tuesday, raids were conducted at the house of a few former JKLF militants as well.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat's murder case reopened after 35 years: Know who was she and what's next
Sarla Bhat, the Kashmiri Pandit who went missing in April, 1990 Kashmiri Pandit Murder Case: The 1990 Kashmiri Pandit Woman Murder sase of Sarla Bhat has been reopened after almost 35 years. This action prompted several raids on the former members of JKLF (Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front), which is a banned organisation now. Sarla Bhat was a nurse in Srinagar. She disappeared in April 1990, and her body was found in a mutilated state after some days. The authorities mention that the restoration of the Bhat's brutal murder case that led to multiple raid attacks may disclose new information and details about historical assaults. Who was Sarla Bhat? Sarla was a young woman residing in Kashmir's Anantnag who served as a nurse at the reputed Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in the city of Srinagar. In the middle of April 1990, she went missing from her hostel. Some local bodies claim that she was forcefully dragged out of the hostel premises by some separatists. After four days, the young pandit woman's body was found in a brutal state. The post-mortem report represented the suffering of rapes and assaults she underwent. What is the connection between Bhat's murder and the raids? It is believed that the culprits of this brutality are linked to the now-banned JKLF. As a result, raids were conducted at eight different locations to locate the individuals linked to the organization. The search operation was targeted at searching for houses of persons named Peer Noorul Haq Shah, Javaid Ahmad Mir, Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Bashir Ahmad Gojri, and many others. One such residence was that of Yasin Malik, ex-chief of JKLF, who at present is imprisoned at Tihar Jail for separatist activities. Why has the case reopened after 35 years? Sarla Bhat's murder case can reveal important information to understand the historical crimes committed against the Kashmiri Pandits back then. Authorities are investigating the matter under a case linked to sections of the Ranbir Penal Code and the Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
J&K: SIA Raids 8 Locations In Unsolved Case Of Kashmiri Pandit Nurse Raped, Murdered 35 Years Ago
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with local police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), carried out a major operation on August 12, 2025, involving simultaneous raids at eight locations across Srinagar. These raids are part of a reinvestigation into the abduction and murder of Sarla Bhat, a 27-year-old Kashmiri Pandit nurse, in April 1990. The renewed probe aims to deliver justice for a brutal crime committed during the peak of insurgency in Kashmir. A Heinous Crime in 1990 In April 1990, during the height of terrorism in Kashmir, Sarla Bhat, a nurse at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, Srinagar, was abducted from the institute's Habba Khatoon Hostel by terrorists affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). For several days, she was subjected to gang rape and torture. Her mutilated body, bearing bullet wounds, was discovered on April 19, 1990, in Umar Colony, Mallabagh, downtown Srinagar. A note labeling her a 'police informant' was found on her body—an accusation tied to her refusal to comply with terrorist orders for Kashmiri Pandits to leave the Valley or quit government jobs. Targeted Violence Against Kashmiri Pandits Sarla's killing was part of a wider campaign of targeted violence against Kashmiri Pandits, marked by threats, murders, and forced displacement. At the time, the government's inaction left the community vulnerable, contributing to the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley. Many contemporaries recall that Sarla had openly defied terrorist directives, which likely made her a target. The attack was reportedly orchestrated by the JKLF, a now-banned terrorist organization. From a Cold Case to Renewed Action Initially registered at Nigeen Police Station, the case failed to identify the perpetrators due to inadequate investigation. Last year, it was transferred to the SIA as part of the Jammu and Kashmir administration's broader push to reopen unsolved terror-related cases from the 1990s and ensure justice for victims. Coordinated Raids Across Srinagar On August 12, 2025, SIA teams conducted searches at eight residences in Srinagar, focusing on individuals formerly linked to the JKLF. Among the locations searched were the residences of JKLF chief Yasin Malik and Peer Noorul Haq Shah, alias 'Air Marshal,' a former JKLF leader. Some homes belonged to deceased or currently incarcerated JKLF commanders. The raids aim to recover incriminating evidence and 'unearth the entire terrorist conspiracy' behind Sarla Bhat's murder. The operation began in the early hours and involved coordinated efforts by the SIA, local police, and the CRPF. A Step Toward Justice Reopening Sarla's case is part of the SIA's broader initiative to address unresolved cases of targeted killings from the early 1990s—a period marked by the large-scale exodus of Kashmiri Pandits due to terrorist violence. Authorities see these actions as vital for holding perpetrators accountable and providing long-awaited justice to the victims and their families.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Kashmiri Pandit woman's 1990 murder case reopened; raids conducted
The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has launched a series of raids in central Kashmir as part of the reopened investigation into the murder of Sarla Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit woman, 35 years after her death. The raids, conducted on August 12, focused on individuals associated with the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). These operations are part of a broader effort to address unresolved cases from the tumultuous period of the early confirmed that the SIA conducted searches at several residences linked to former JKLF members, including Peer Noorul Haq Shah, also known as Air Marshal. Shah's home was one of the primary locations targeted by the agency, which recently took over the case. The residence of Yasin Malik, ex-chief of JKLF, was also raided in the Maisuma area of Srinagar. Malik is currently imprisoned at Tihar Jail, serving a sentence for his involvement in separatist stated that further details about the raids remain undisclosed, but the actions signify a renewed commitment to uncovering the truth behind these historical crimes. Sarla Bhat, a nurse at the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in the Soura area of Srinagar, went missing from her hostel in April 1990. Her body, discovered in downtown Srinagar, bore signs of brutal violence, including gang rape, bullet wounds and torture over several days. This horrific incident is believed to have involved operatives linked to the JKLF. The post-mortem report at the time confirmed the abuse she decision to revisit the case is part of a broader initiative by the Lieutenant Governor's (LG) administration to reopen investigations into killings of Kashmiri Pandits during the early SIA's current operations include raids at eight locations in Srinagar, targeting either former commanders or ex-operatives of the of individuals like Malik and those associated with this proscribed group, including Javaid Ahmad Mir, Abdul Hamid Sheikh, Bashir Ahmad Gojri and others were also investigation is linked to a case filed under several sections of the Ranbir Penal Code and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, highlighting the seriousness with which authorities are approaching this reopening.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Jammu and Kashmir
