Sexual assault accused arrested in Handwara
Kupwara, Jun 20: In a major breakthrough, Police in Handwara have arrested a person from Gulgam area of Kupwara, in connection with a sexual assault case involving a minor girl. The victim who was six months pregnant, tragically died after attempting suicide.
The investigation spearheaded by Police Station Qalamabad included DNA profiling which led to the confirmation of accused's involvement as the biological father of the fetus, said police.
A senior police officer told Greater Kashmir that the case came to fore when the minor girl was found to be six months pregnant following which an FIR under relevant sections was registered on May 6, 2025. "Tragically, the minor later attempted suicide by hanging herself at her home. She was immediately evacuated to nearby hospital from where she was referred to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar for advance treatment but despite all efforts by doctors she succumbed to her injuries," he added. "During the course of investigation, multiple suspects were interrogated. Based on advanced forensic analysis particularly DNA profiling one person from Gulgam, Kupwara, was identified to be the biological father of fetus. Following the evidence of DNA profiling the accused was arrested," he added.
Meanwhile, police in a statement said, "Handwara Police, particularly Police Station Qalamabad, has achieved a significant breakthrough in a sensitive sexual assault case involving a minor girl (name withheld). The victim was found to be six months pregnant at the time of the incident. A case FIR No. 17/2025, registered on 06-05-2025 under relevant sections of law 64 BNS, 5(J)(II), and 6 of the POCSO Act was taken up for in-depth investigation. Unfortunately the victim later attempted suicide by hanging at her home and was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for medical treatment. Despite efforts, she succumbed". "During the course of investigation, several suspects were summoned for questioning. Through sustained investigation and comprehensive forensic analysis particularly DNA profiling, one individual (name withheld) from Gulgam, Kupwara, was conclusively identified. The DNA report confirmed his involvement by establishing him as the biological father of the fetus. The accused has been arrested and taken into custody, and further legal proceedings are underway," reads the statement.
