Jammu, 3 December (H.S.): A massive protest was staged by the local people and the family of Manzoor Hussain, a shopkeeper from Khodbani area of Khawas, following his murder on Monday evening.

The aggrieved family, relatives and the community members expressed outrage and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident.

Addressing the situation, SHO Dharamsal, Parveen Kumar, stated that the main accused in the case has been arrested and assured that justice will be served.

He explained that police reached the scene immediately after receiving information of the attack, prioritizing saving the shopkeeper’s life by taking him to the hospital. The suspect was also apprehended.

SHO further assured the family and the public that a proper and detailed investigation will be conducted to ensure accountability.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar