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The Jammu and Kashmir SIA conducted raids at eight locations in Srinagar related to the 1990 abduction and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. BJP leader Amit Malviya condemned the killing as part of the ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits. Fresh evidence has been recovered, which may help uncover the full conspiracy behind the crime. The case’s reopening has been welcomed by BJP leaders as a step toward justice.

Key Points: SIA Raids 8 Srinagar Sites in 1990 Kashmiri Pandit Nurse Sarla Bhat Murder Case

  • SIA raids 8 locations in Srinagar linked to 1990 Sarla Bhat case
  • BJP's Malviya calls it part of Kashmiri Pandit ethnic cleansing
  • Incriminating evidence recovered in ongoing investigation
  • Waqf Board's Andrabi welcomes reopening of the case
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J-K SIA conducts raids at 8 locations in Srinagar over 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat

J-K SIA conducts fresh raids in Srinagar to uncover evidence in the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat.

"Sarla Bhatt’s killing remains one of the most chilling reminders of the atrocities that triggered the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. – Amit Malviya"

Srinagar, August 12

The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at eight locations in Srinagar in connection with the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat.

The searches, which were still underway, are linked to FIR No 56/1990 registered at Police Station Nigeen, Srinagar, now being investigated by SIA Kashmir.

According to an SIA press release, the case pertains to the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, Sarla Bhat, a nurse at SKIMS Soura, who was brutally killed by terrorists 36 years ago. These strategic searches, which were conducted at 8 locations throughout District Srinagar, have resulted in the recovery of some incriminating evidence, which will help in unearthing the whole terrorist conspiracy with the ultimate aim of delivering justice to the victim and her family.

Following the raids, BJP leader Amit Malviya condemned the 1990 killing of Sarla Bhat, describing it as part of the ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Pandits.

He claimed that Bhatt was allegedly abducted from her workplace in April 1990 during the peak of militancy in Kashmir and was allegedly "tortured, gang-raped, mutilated and killed", with her "body cut into pieces" and dumped to "instil terror".

https://x.com/amitmalviya/status/1955122448057160132

In a post on X, the BJP leader wrote, "Sarla Bhatt, a young Kashmiri Pandit nurse at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar, was brutally murdered in April 1990 during the peak of militancy in Kashmir. Armed militants abducted her from her workplace, took her to an unknown location, and subjected her to horrific torture. She was gang-raped, mutilated, and killed -- her body cut into pieces and dumped to instil terror."

"Her murder was not just a heinous crime but part of the targeted campaign of ethnic cleansing against Kashmiri Pandits, aimed at driving the Hindu minority out of the Valley. Sarla Bhatt's killing remains one of the most chilling reminders of the atrocities that triggered the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990," Malviya added.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and BJP leader Darakhshan Andrabi welcomed the reopening of the case.

She told ANI, "The families who lost their children through militancy in the last 35 years were given justice by the LG administration after 35 years, and today a wave of justice is going on through the administration. If the government has reopened the file, it is right... Wherever there has been injustice, it is important to serve justice..."

- ANI

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Shreya B
This is such a heartbreaking case. As a nurse myself, I can't imagine the terror she must have felt. Why did it take 36 years to investigate properly? Our system needs to be more responsive to such atrocities.
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Aman W
While justice is important, I hope this doesn't reopen old wounds in the valley. We need healing, not more polarization. The new generation wants peace and development, not to relive the tragedies of the past.
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Priya S
The details are so horrific 😢 No human being deserves such brutality. This is why we must never forget what happened to Kashmiri Pandits. Education about this tragedy should be part of school curriculum across India.
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Varun X
I appreciate the government's efforts, but why only now? This seems politically timed. Justice shouldn't be selective based on election cycles. All victims deserve equal attention regardless of when the crime occurred.
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Nisha Z
As a Kashmiri Muslim, I condemn this barbaric act. Such violence has no place in any religion or ideology. Hope the investigation is fair and thorough, and brings closure to all affected families.
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Karthik V
The evidence must be handled carefully. After 36 years, witness memories fade and evidence degrades. The SIA must ensure

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