Overview
- The incident involved 28-year-old Bilal Ahmed Ganie of Kupwara, who was allegedly beaten in Kashipur after refusing to chant slogans.
- Video posted from an Instagram account identified as Ankur Singh showed the assault and was later deleted, according to multiple reports.
- Authorities initially said no FIR had been filed as an inquiry was underway and noted the accused submitted a mafinama apologising.
- JKSA wrote to Uttarakhand DGP Deepam Seth seeking a registered case, a fair probe, custody of those involved, and safeguards for Kashmiri hawkers.
- Police later said the complaint was formally taken on record, named Bajrang Dal leader Ankur Singh as the main accused, dispatched teams, and indicated arrests were expected.