Rape Accused Arrested in Srinagar: Police

Police on Monday said to have arrested a rape accused in Central-Kashmir’s Srinagar district.

“Police station sadder received a complaint from a lady that her minor daughter has been raped by one accused namely Shahid Ahmad, son of Shabir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Galwanpora Hyderpora”, reads a statement issued

“To this affect case FIR No.103/22 under sections 3/4 of POCSO act and 363,376,506 of IPC was registered in Saddar Police station and investigation was set into motion”, the statement reads adding after hectic efforts and multiples raids the accused was arrested within one hour by a special team led by SHO Sadar, Inspector Mudassir Nazar under supervision of SP south Lakshya Sharma IPS.

“Further investigation in the case is underway. Accused will be produced in court for further police remand tomorrow”, concluded the statement. (GNS)