J&K: Mother jumps from window after son found hanging in Reasi; elderly woman murdered in Pulwama
Synopsis
Two separate tragedies struck Jammu and Kashmir on the same Monday morning: a mother in Reasi was hospitalised after jumping from a window on discovering her son hanging, while a 70-year-old woman was found with her throat slit inside her Pulwama home — her son away at pre-dawn prayers when attackers allegedly struck.
Key Takeaways
Mohd Farooq , 20 , was found hanging at his home in Baggodas village , Mahore tehsil , Reasi, during the night of 18–19 October .
His mother, Basso Begum , 45 , jumped from a window in shock and was hospitalised at Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu .
Jana Begum , 70 , was found murdered inside her residence in Parigam village , Pulwama , at approximately 5 am on Monday.
The Pulwama killing allegedly occurred while her son was at a nearby mosque for pre-dawn prayers; the motive remains unclear.
Police in both Reasi and Pulwama have launched separate investigations into the incidents.
Two separate incidents of violence and tragedy unfolded across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, 19 October — a mother in Reasi district sustained serious injuries after jumping from a window upon discovering her son hanging, while an elderly woman was found murdered inside her home in Pulwama district in the early hours of the morning.
Reasi: Mother Injured After Discovering Son Hanging
The distressing incident occurred in Baggodas village of Mahore tehsil, Reasi, during the intervening night of 18 and 19 October. A youth identified as Mohd Farooq, 20, son of Shabir Ahmed, was found hanging inside his home, according to police.
His mother, Basso Begum, aged 45, was so overwhelmed upon discovering her son that she jumped from a window of the house, sustaining serious injuries in the fall. Family members rushed her to Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, where she is currently undergoing treatment.
Police have registered the case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the youth's death.
Pulwama: 70-Year-Old Woman Killed at Home
In a separate and deeply troubling incident, Jana Begum, 70, wife of late Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, was found murdered inside her residence in Parigam village of Pulwama district at approximately 5 am on Monday.
According to officials, her son had left the house to offer pre-dawn prayers at a nearby mosque when unidentified assailants allegedly entered the home. 'The assailants allegedly entered the house and slit the woman's throat, killing her on the spot. She was found lying in a pool of blood,' an official said.
The motive behind the killing remains unclear, according to officials. Police have taken cognisance of the incident and launched an investigation to identify the assailants and establish the full circumstances of the murder.
Investigations Underway
Both cases are being investigated by local police. The Pulwama murder, in particular, has drawn attention given its targeted nature — with the victim alone and vulnerable at home while her son was away. Authorities have not yet named any suspects or established a motive in either case.
This comes amid ongoing security operations across Jammu and Kashmir, where law enforcement agencies have been on heightened alert. The twin incidents highlight the continued vulnerability of residents in rural pockets of the Union Territory.
Point of View
Carried out in the narrow window when her only family member was absent. That precision, however coincidental, will concern investigators. The Reasi case is a human tragedy compounded by trauma, but the Pulwama incident raises harder questions about rural security and the protection of vulnerable residents in J&K's interior districts, where quick police response remains difficult. Both cases deserve follow-through, not just initial FIRs.
NationPress
19 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir on 19 October?
A 20-year-old youth, Mohd Farooq, was found hanging at his home in Baggodas village, Mahore tehsil, Reasi, during the night of 18–19 October. His mother, Basso Begum, 45, jumped from a window in shock upon discovering him and sustained serious injuries; she was taken to Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu for treatment.
Who was murdered in Pulwama and how?
Jana Begum, a 70-year-old woman from Parigam village in Pulwama district, was found murdered inside her home at around 5 am on Monday. According to officials, unidentified assailants allegedly entered the house and slit her throat while her son was away at a nearby mosque for pre-dawn prayers.
Have police identified any suspects in the Pulwama murder?
No suspects have been named as of Monday. Police have taken cognisance of the murder and launched an investigation to identify the assailants and establish the motive, which remains unclear.
What is the current condition of Basso Begum, the mother injured in Reasi?
Basso Begum, 45, is undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, after sustaining serious injuries from her fall. No further update on her condition has been officially confirmed.
Are the two incidents in Reasi and Pulwama connected?
There is no indication of any connection between the two incidents. They are being treated as separate cases under independent police investigations in their respective districts.
