PDP MLA likely to be quizzed over SPO looting weapons from his Srinagar residence
PDP MLA Aijaz Ahmad Mir is likely to be questioned soon in connection with the looting of eight weapons from his residence by a special police officer (SPO) last week, officials said on Tuesday.
SPO Adil Bashir, a resident of Zainapora village of Shopian, had decamped with seven AK assault rifles of Mir's personal security officers and the licensed pistol of the legislator from his Jawahar Nagar residence on Friday.
Immediately after the incident came to light, police registered a case and announced a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of the SPO.
The officials said that the MLA was likely to be questioned soon, as this is the second time that his SPOs have been found involved in terror activities.
Last year, a special investigation team, which was formed to probe the terror attack on Amarnath yatra pilgrims, zeroed in on a policeman posted in Mir's security detail.
Touseef Ahmad, the police driver of the legislator, was arrested for his alleged role in