Extended Remand for Ex-President of Kashmir High Court Bar in Murder Case

The police remand of Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, was extended by six days. Qayoom was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of advocate Babar Qadri. He opposed the extension citing health concerns, but the court granted it for further investigation.

An NIA court in Jammu has extended the police remand of Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, by six days. Qayoom, who was arrested on June 25 for alleged involvement in the 2020 murder conspiracy of advocate Babar Qadri, will remain in custody for further investigation. The decision was made during Monday's court proceedings, where the judge noted the investigation is still in its initial stages and Qayoom's further detention was necessary to gather more information.

Qayoom, a prominent Kashmiri figure with ties to the All Party Hurriyat Conference, opposed the remand extension citing health concerns and the need for regular medical care including insulin dosages. Despite these concerns, the court granted the extension while directing adequate medical care for Qayoom during his detention. The prosecution argued that Qayoom was not fully cooperating with the investigation, necessitating his further detention.

In September 2020, Babar Qadri, a human rights expert known for his television debates, was fatally shot at his residence. Following significant investigative steps, including searches at Qayoom's residences in August 2022, the court deemed it imperative to continue the remand to elicit all possible information from the accused.

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