Attack on Kashmir varsity V-C could not be corroborated, probe still on: Police

Police on Wednesday said the attack on Kashmir University vice-chancellor (V-C) Nilofer Khan on Tuesday evening near Zakura could not be corroborated. Factoring in all possible circumstances, however, the matter is being looked into.
The V-C had on Tuesday night claimed that her escort vehicle was fired upon by terrorists at Zakura on the outskirts of Srinagar but she escaped unhurt.
“The report about the attack on the V-C of Kashmir University last evening near Zakura could not be corroborated, factoring in all possible circumstances. Police parties who visited the spot did not find corroboration of bullet marks,” Srinagar Police wrote on X.
“Entire area was thoroughly searched and nothing corroborating the alleged version was found. The people around and nearby police check-post also did not hear any firing sounds, except some rounds fired by security personnel detailed with VC, who made caution fire purportedly on some perceived suspicion. Matter, however, is being enquired into,” the post further read.
Khan on Tuesday night said she was on way home when the attack took place, adding, “Yes, there was an attack. But everything is fine.”
Kashmir University chief proctor Dr Imtiyaz Khan, meanwhile, said the V-C was on her way to her house in her personal vehicle while two police escort vehicles were accompanying her.
“At Zakura, when the vehicles took a turn towards the inner road, the last vehicle was fired upon. The policemen fired five rounds in retaliation. The VC escaped unhurt in the attack,” he added.
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