Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 2: The police in Baramulla today arrested a rape accused, who happens to be the father of the alleged victim, within hours after a complaint was filed in this regard.
According to the authorities, Police Station Kreeri received a written complaint from a 19-year-old girl stating that she was raped by her father, namely Mohd Rafeeq Mochi, son of Abdul Jabbar, a resident of Kalantra Payeen, Baramulla, who was absconding from home.
Accordingly, the police said that a case under the relevant sections of the law was registered at Police Station Kreeri, and an investigation was initiated.
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During the course of the investigation and after strenuous efforts, the accused person was traced and arrested within hours of receiving the complaint.
“He has been shifted to a police station where he remains in custody,” the police confirmed.
Furthermore, the police stated that medico-legal formalities for the victim girl have been conducted, and further investigation of the case is in progress.
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