The CBI has arrested six Jammu and Kashmir policemen, including a DSP, in connection with the custodial torture of Constable Khursheed Ahmad Chohan. The Supreme Court ordered the probe, ₹50 lakh compensation, and a time-bound investigation.
New Delhi – In a major development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested six Jammu and Kashmir policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, in connection with the alleged custodial torture of constable Khurshid Ahmad Chauhan. The action comes after the Supreme Court last month directed a time-bound probe into the shocking incident that took place in 2023.
Supreme Court intervention
The arrests come nearly a month after a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the CBI to take over the probe. The apex court had ordered the agency to register a case within seven days, constitute a special investigation team (SIT) headed by an officer not below the rank of superintendent of police and complete the probe within 90 days.
The court also made it clear that police officials found guilty should be arrested within a month of the order. Acting on this direction, the CBI’s SIT took the accused into custody after summoning them for questioning.
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Who Has Been Arrested?
According to official sources, the arrested personnel include:
- DSP Aijaz Ahmad Naiko
- Sub-Inspector Riyaz Ahmad
- Four other police officials whose names have not yet been officially disclosed.
All six were taken into custody on Wednesday and are currently under CBI investigation.
Brutal torture in custody
The case relates to the alleged illegal detention and custodial torture of constable Khurshid Ahmed Chauhan in February 2023. Chauhan claimed he was summoned in connection with a narcotics investigation, illegally detained and brutally tortured, which led to his total impotence.
Repeated attempts by his wife to lodge an FIR for custodial torture were unsuccessful. Instead, the police booked him for attempted suicide. When the Jammu and Kashmir High Court refused to quash the FIR, Chauhan approached the Supreme Court.
Acknowledging the brutality, the Supreme Court termed the act as “barbaric” and ordered the Jammu and Kashmir administration to pay a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Chauhan and his family “to make up for the irreparable loss suffered”.
What happens next?
The case is now listed for further hearing on November 17, 2025, when the CBI will submit its status report before the Supreme Court. The SIT is expected to complete the investigation within a time frame of 90 days.
In Summary
- Six Jammu and Kashmir policemen, including a DSP, have been arrested by the CBI for their alleged role in custodial torture.
- The Supreme Court stepped in after Constable Khursheed Ahmad Chohan was illegally detained and brutally tortured in 2023.
- The apex court not only ordered the arrests but also directed ₹50 lakh compensation for Chohan.
- The CBI has formed a special team to complete the probe within 90 days.
- The case will be back in the Supreme Court on November 17 for a status update.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did the CBI arrest six Jammu and Kashmir policemen?
The CBI arrested six policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, following the Supreme Court’s order. They are accused of the custodial torture of Constable Khursheed Ahmad Chohan in 2023.
Who are the arrested officers in this case?
Among the arrested officers are DSP Aijaz Ahmad Naiko, Sub-Inspector Riyaz Ahmad, and four other policemen whose names have not been publicly disclosed yet.
What did the Supreme Court order in this case?
The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to:
Register a case and form a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Arrest the officers responsible within one month.
Complete the investigation within 90 days.
Pay ₹50 lakh compensation to Constable Chohan for the custodial torture.
What happened to Constable Khursheed Ahmad Chohan?
Chohan alleged that he was illegally detained and brutally tortured during a narcotics inquiry in February 2023, which resulted in his complete castration.
When will the case be heard again?
The matter is scheduled to come up before the Supreme Court on November 17, 2025, when the CBI will submit its status report.