JKNS DESK
Kupwara, Nov 12 (JKNS): Police have arrested an accused in connection with an alleged sexual assault case involving a minor girl in Kupwara district, with provisions of the POCSO Act invoked during investigation.
A senior J&K police officer told news agency JKNS that, the incident was reported on Wednesday evening 11 November 2026. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused allegedly took advantage of the victim’s vulnerable condition and committed the offence.
He said FIR No. 356/2026 was initially registered under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following which the accused was taken into custody.
During investigation, the victim’s age was ascertained to be below 16 years. Accordingly, Section 65(1) of the BNS and Sections 3/4 of the POCSO Act were added to the case, officer added.
Further investigation is underway to establish the complete facts and circumstances of the incident, while necessary legal action is being taken, a senior police officer told JKNS. (JKNS)
