Srinagar Police recovers kidnapped girl, accused arrested

Srinagar: Police in Srinagar recovered a girl who was kidnapped, the person involved in the crime was also arrested.

One person reported to Police Station Sadder that his daughter has been kidnapped by some unknown person from Mehjoornagar area of Srinagar.

On receipt of this information, case FIR No. 71/2020 under relevant sections of law was registered at PS Sadder and investigation into the matter was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers taking assistance of the modern scientific aids were able to track the girl along with the kidnapper. Police recovered the girl and subsequently arrested the accused identified as Mohd Lateef Khan resident of Shunglipora Khag Budgam involved in the crime. After fulfilling all medico-legal formalities, the girl was handed over to her legal heirs. Investigation into the matter is in progress.

Swift action by police against anti-social elements has been appreciated by the locals.

Community members are requested to cooperate with police in curbing social crimes in their neighbourhood. They can share information pertaining to social crimes with police. We reassure the community members that our efforts in curbing social crimes shall continue.