Police have cracked a case of abduction and murder of a girl from south Kashmir by arresting a 31-year-old Srinagar resident.
The accused identified as Altaf Mir a resident of Lawaypora, Srinagar was arrested by police and based on his disclosure, the victim’s body was recovered from his house.
On March 16, Police Station Kokernag in Anantnag district received a missing report regarding a girl (name withheld), and an investigation was promptly initiated.
“During the course of investigation, technical evidence indicated that she may have been abducted by Altaf Mir of Lawaypora, Srinagar,” a police statement said.
Initially, police registered a case under sections 87 & 49 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
“As the investigation progressed, the accused was brought in for questioning, during which he confessed to the crime. Based on his disclosure, the victim’s body was recovered from his house in Lawaypora, Srinagar,” police statement said.
“Following the recovery and confession, sections 64 & 103 of the BNS were added to the FIR to reflect the nature of the crime appropriately,” it added.
Police said the body has been sent for postmortem and forensic examination to gather further evidence.
“Further legal proceedings are underway to ensure a thorough investigation,” police said.
J&K Police has assured the public that justice will be delivered, and every aspect of the case will be thoroughly examined.
“After a thorough investigation, the strictest punishment shall be ensured against the accused and all individuals involved in the crime,” police said
