Kashmir University VC Attack Claim: Police Probe Uncovers No Evidence

Srinagar, Nov 13, KNT: Police have started an investigation to ascertain facts about the alleged attack on Kashmir University Vice-Chancellor.

On Tuesday evening, the security guards of Vice Chancellor Kashmir University fired a couple of rounds in air near Zakura area of Srinagar outskirts, creating panic in the area.

Reports said that personal security guards of the VC fired shots after suspecting an alleged attack on the Vice Chancellor.

Srinagar Police however said that the report about attack on VC of Kashmir University last evening near Zakura could not be corroborated, factoring in all possible circumstances.

“Police parties who visited the spot did not find corroboration of bullet marks . Entire area was thoroughly searched and nothing corroborating the alleged version was found,” Srinagar Police said adding that the people around and nearby police naaka also did not hear any firing sounds, except some rounds fired by security personnel detailed with VC, who made caution fire purportedly on some perceived suspicion.

Police said that the matter is however being enquired into. [KNT]