SRINAGAR: Even before Kashmir could come to terms with the nude video fiasco, a minor girl was raped in the heart of Srinagar city.
Police said they arrested the accused and shifted him to the police station.
On August 30, Police Station Shalteng received a written complaint from a resident that his minor daughter was raped by Ajaz Ahmad Sheikh of Khunmoh Zewan Srinagar.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Shelteng and an investigation was set into motion.
During the course of the investigation, a police party swiftly arrested the accused person involved in the commission of a crime. He has been shifted to Police Station where he remains in custody.
“Community members are requested to cooperate with police in curbing social crimes. Besides, share information pertaining to social crimes with police through the JKeCop app or through Women Helpline Number 9596770601. We reassure the community members that our efforts in curbing social crimes shall continue,” police said.
The fresh rape case surfaced at a time when National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2021 report revealed shocking details about the crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir.
Around 315 cases of rape under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) were registered in Jammu and Kashmir last year. Likewise, 14 cases of attempt to commit rape under section 376 and 511 IPC were registered last year. Nearly eight incidents of unnatural offences involving five victims too were registered last year.
In 2020, 243 rape cases involving 247 victims were registered in Jammu and Kashmir. At least 10 attempt to rape cases were also registered in different police stations. Eleven cases of unnatural offences were also reported from Jammu and Kashmir.
Last year, 1723 cases of assault on women under section 354 IPC were registered in Jammu and Kashmir. Similarly, 14 cases of sexual harassment and 86 cases of assault or use of criminal forces on women with intent to disrobe were registered in Jammu and Kashmir. Two cases of voyeurism and 28 cases of stalking were also registered in 2021
In 2020, 1639 cases of assault on women involving 1658 victims were registered in the union territory last year. Three cases of sexual harassment at workplaces were also reported last year.
Police have registered 56 cases related to the use of criminal force on women with intent to disrobe in 2020. Three cases of voyeurism and 31 cases of stalking have also been registered in 2020.
