Former J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar president Mian Qayoom detained for questioning, elections put on hold

The officials informed that Qayoom was summoned for questioning by the State Investigation Agency officials and later detained for sustained interrogation in connection with the murder. The officials claim that they have collected "substantial evidence against Qayoom, who has emerged as a primary suspect in the case." However, the SIA or J&K police are yet to issue a formal statement confirming his detention or arrest.