Kidnapped girl traced in Kulgam, accused held

Excelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, June 18: Police in Kulgam today said to have recovered a kidnapped minor girl while arresting the accused person involved in the commission of the crime.
On June 17, 2021, PS Qaimoh received a complaint from a person stating therein that his daughter (name withheld) was kidnapped by one person namely Aijaz Ahmad Ganie son of Mohd Jalil Ganie resident of Goufbal Qaimoh.
“Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Qaimoh and investigation was initiated,” police said.
Police said that during the investigation a team headed by SHO PS Qaimoh under the supervision of SDPO Qazigund was constituted.
“Acting on specific leads and by utilizing all available means, the team was able to recover the kidnapped girl and arrest the accused person from Yaripora area within 24 hours after the complaint was received,” police said.
The accused has been shifted to PS Qaimoh where he remains in custody, police said, adding that after fulfilling all medico-legal formalities, the girl has been handed over to her legal heirs. Investigation into the matter is in progress.