Srinagar: J&K Police on Friday arrested a Srinagar resident for allegedly raping a minor.
Police said a complaint was received from a Maloora Srinagar resident wherein he stated that his minor daughter aged about 15/16 years was raped by Ajaz Ahmad Sheikh of Khunmoh Zewan Srinagar.
On receiving this complaint, a case under section US 376, 506 IPC 3/4 POSCO Act was registered in Police Station Shelteng and investigation was set into motion.
“During the course of investigation, a Police Party of PS Shelteng acting swiftly, arrested the accused person involved in the crime today,” police spokesman said. “Further investigation in the matter is going on.
Police requested the community members to cooperate with police in curbing social crimes in their neighborhood.
“They can share information pertaining to social crimes with police through JKeCop app as well as through Women Helpline Number 9596770601,” the spokesman said. “We reassure the community members that our efforts in curbing social crimes shall continue.”
