Srinagar, Dec 26 : A police officer holding the rank of Sub-Inspector was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Humhama area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday.
Sub-Inspector of Jammu and Kashmir Police Abdul Hamid , belt number 791265/EXK, son of Ghulam Din was found dead in room number 122 of Mirani Resorts, a hotel at Humhama.
His family told media that they could not contact Hamid over the phone which made them anxious and they started searching for him. After looking for him at various places they found him lying dead at his official accommodation alloted to him by the government.
Abdul Hameed , resident of Trikanjan, Baramulla was posted with Anti Hijacking wing of police at Srinagar International Airport.
Meanwhile, a senior police official told media that they have taken cognizance of the incident and have started inquest proceedings under 174 CrPc.
“Apparently it seems that the officer has died due to heart attack,” he added.
Post mortem and further investigation will reveal the truth.
