Srinagar, Jan 8 2026 : Police have taken cognizance of an assault incident involving an elderly Kashmiri Pandit couple in the Rajbagh area of Srinagar.
On receipt of information, it was found that Vivek Batra (Ex-IRS Officer , Dismissed) , along with six associates , allegedly entered the residential premises of Ashok Toshkhanai and his wife Kusum and assaulted the family members. The accused reportedly arrived in two vehicles and also attempted to set the house on fire.
During the incident, several women sustained injuries and were shifted to a hospital, where their condition is stated to be stable.
Police acted promptly, arrested the accused persons, and initiated legal proceedings under relevant sections of law. Further investigation is underway, and strict legal action shall follow.
It is pertinent to mention that the main accused, Vivek Batra, is a dismissed former IRS officer and has earlier been involved in multiple controversies, including cases related to cheating, corruption, and possession of disproportionate assets, registered at various places outside the Union Territory. His dismissal from service was also linked to serious misconduct and corruption-related charges.
