70-year-old woman found dead with throat slit in Pulwama’s Parigam, police probe underway

Pulwama: A 70-year-old woman was found dead with her throat slit inside her residence in Parigam village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district early Monday, prompting police to launch an investigation into the suspected murder.

The deceased was identified in reports as Jana Begum, wife of late Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Parigam. According to officials, the incident occurred around 5 am when the woman’s son had gone to a nearby mosque to offer Fajr prayers.

During his absence, unidentified assailants allegedly entered the house and slit the woman’s throat, killing her on the spot, officials said. She was later found lying in a pool of blood.

Police personnel reached the spot after the incident and initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and identify those responsible.

The motive behind the suspected murder remains unknown. Officials are expected to examine the available evidence and gather details to determine how the incident occurred.