In what can be seen as swift breakthrough for the Police, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a key accused, who happens to be a neighbor, in connection with the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The Police cracked the case within 36 hours.
A senior police officer from J&K Police confirmed that accused, whose name is being withheld, was apprehended within 24 hours of the crime being reported.“One of the primary accused has been arrested. Efforts are actively underway to trace and nab the other individuals involved in this heinous crime,” the officer said, adding that the police will ensure the perpetrators receive the harshest possible punishment under the law.
The breakthrough happened under the direct supervision of Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Inspector General of Police Vidhi Kumar Birdi, and Senior Superintendent of Police Budgam Harriprasad K.K.The 12-year-old girl went missing from her residence in the Galwanpora area of Budgam on Saturday evening.
Addressing the media, SSP Budgam Hariprasad K.K. (IPS) said that according to preliminary investigations, the crime was carried out by a few local individuals.The police detained several persons for questioning and recorded their statements during the course of the investigation. Based on the inquiry, one suspect , resident of Galwanpora Budgam, was arrested for his alleged involvement in the crime.
The SSP further stated that after the suspect’s confession, he was formally arrested and further investigation is underway. A five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of the DSP Headquarters to probe the case in depth. The SIT includes one SHO and three Sub-Inspectors.
The minor’s body was recovered from a field close to her village, sparking widespread outrage and shock across the region on Sunday morning.Earlier, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam, K. K. Hari Prasad, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) after preliminary investigations strongly pointed toward rape and murder.
The gruesome incident has triggered immense public anger and grief across Jammu and Kashmir.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with various political, religious, and civil society leaders, have strongly condemned the barbaric act, demanding a fast-track trial and exemplary punishment for the culprits. Further investigation by the SIT is currently underway.
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