Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 30: Police in Budgam today arrested a man for sexually harassing a young girl after he offered her a lift near Soibugh while she was heading to attend her coaching classes.
As per the details shared by police, in response to the incident reported on May 29 2023, involving an act of sexual harassment against a young girl-whose name has been withheld-the accused involved in the commission of the crime has been arrested.
“According to the victim’s statement, on 25th May 2023, around 10 AM, she left for her coaching classes in Budgam. She accepted a lift from an unknown vehicle near Soibugh along her journey. Unfortunately, during the course of the trip, the driver subjected her to sexual harassment. In a fortunate turn of events, she managed to escape, albeit leaving behind her mobile phone and school bag inside the vehicle,” police said.
The victim, police said, approached Soibug Police Post on May 25, 2023 to file a written complaint detailing the events that unfolded.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, Budgam Police immediately began investigating the incident thoroughly and through diligent efforts and resourceful investigative work, the accused was nabbed.
“He has been identified as Saqib Ahmad Dar, a resident of Narkara Budgam. He was promptly apprehended and the vehicle bearing registration number JK01N 5711, a Verna model involved in the incident was also seized.”
Police extended gratitude to the victim for displaying “tremendous courage in coming forward and reporting the incident.” Such bravery, police said, is commendable and plays a vital role in upholding justice and safeguarding the community.
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