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The Hantr
The Hantr was a serial killer who operated from April 1995 to September 1995 in Jammu and Kashmir. The name Hantr comes from the Sanskrit language which means killer.

His crime spree resulted in the death of 10 people and injuring of 3 others. Due to lack of coverage owing to media blackout in Kashmir and frequent curfews the killings are unheard in many places outside of the valley.

The case is shown as solved suggesting the killer was caught but there remains debate if the correct person was caught and convicted.

Background

Due to there being very little information online and via media sources little is known about the victims and police investigation but it can be confirmed the killing spree started sometime in April 1995. The Killer was said to have targeted mainly couples in both Jammu and Kashmir.

He used a rifle and according to sources taunted police with audio tapes which have never been made public.

Who was he?
It is claimed the killer was killed during a police encounter and was said to be a known criminal to the police but this has been debated if he was the actual killer or was just a easy target for the police to blame the killings on. It is largely agreed the killings had stopped long before this and police received no further info. There were said to be other suspects including a former solider who suffered from mental issues who certain officials believed to be the killer but this has been unconfirmed.