Pulwama, Nov 11: Police have arrested the main accused in the murder of a 70-year-old woman whose body was found inside her residence in Parigam village of Pulwama district on October 19.

The accused has been identified as Imran Bashir Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, a resident of Parigam, officials said.

His arrest comes in connection with FIR No. 211/26 registered at Police Station Pulwama under Section 103(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The case pertains to the killing of Jana Begum, 70, wife of late Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, who was found with her throat slit inside her home on the morning of October 19, 2026.

According to the details, unidentified assailants had entered the house at around 5 am while her son was away at a nearby mosque to offer Fajr prayers. Upon returning, he found his mother lying in a pool of blood.

Police said the arrest followed a detailed investigation. Further investigation into the case is underway.