Kargil, Ladakh — An FIR was filed on 30th July at the Women Police Station, Kargil, in connection with a rape case. In a press conference, Ladakh Police confirmed that the case falls under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to police, arrests were made from Srinagar, Jammu, and Kargil. So far, nine accused have been apprehended, while one remains absconding.
The initial complaint was lodged by the victim’s father, naming six individuals. As per the complaint, the minor girl was abducted twice and gang-raped — once in Baroo, Kargil, and the second time in Parkachik, Kargil.
Accused persons:
- Azahar – from Poonch (absconding)
- Imtiyaz Choudhary – from Poonch
- Zubair Kharboo – from Drass
- Ajaz Shimsha – from Drass
- Murtaza – from Sankoo
- Azmat Khowaja
- Mohd Janee – from Minji
- Ali Mohd – from Minji
- Hadi Ali – hotel owner (arrested for providing the room)
- Suhail – barber from Uttar Pradesh
Police said that the investigation is ongoing, and further arrests may follow.
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