Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 7: Police in Baramulla today said to have arrested a person accused of rape from the Pattan area of the district within 24 hours.
In a statement issued here, police said that on 06/05/2021, Police Post Mirgund received a written complaint from one person stating therein that his minor daughter (name withheld) aged about 14 years was raped by one person namely Asif Hussain Bhat son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat resident of Odina Pattan before two days.
“On receiving this complaint, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation was set into motion,” police said.
During the investigation, police said, a special team was constituted who acted swiftly and arrested the accused person involved in the crime.
“He has been shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody. Further investigation in the matter is going on,” police said.
Police have requested the public to cooperate with police in curbing social crimes in their neighbourhood. “They can share information about social crimes with police. We reassure the community members that our efforts in curbing social crimes shall continue,” police said.
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