Overview
- The victim, 28-year-old Bilal Ahmed Ganie from Kupwara, was allegedly attacked in Kashipur and forced to chant slogans, with a video of the assault circulating online.
- Ankur Singh posted the video on Instagram before it was deleted and has been named as the main accused in the case.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association wrote to Uttarakhand DGP Deepam Seth seeking an FIR, protection for traders, and swift arrests, and says the complaint is now on record.
- Kashipur police earlier said an FIR had not been registered as an inquiry was underway and noted the accused had submitted a mafinama.
- According to JKSA, Kumaon IGP Riddhim Agarwal has dispatched teams for search operations with arrests expected soon, while the vendor remains fearful of reprisals and reluctant to pursue a protracted case.