Srinagar, May 15(GNS): Police on Friday said that in a major breakthrough, they solved a blind murder and kidnapping case within 12 hours, leading to the arrest of the accused involved in the crime and the safe rescue of a 15-year-old girl.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that the Police Station Khansahib received information during the wee hours at around 03:05 hrs regarding an accident at Chek Sheera, Khansahib, where an unknown vehicle had allegedly run over a female pedestrian, resulting in her death. Accordingly, FIR No. 96/2026 under Sections 125A and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Khansahib and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, it surfaced that the minor daughter of the deceased woman had been kidnapped and that the murder took place when the deceased attempted to prevent the kidnapping.
Acting swiftly, a team of Budgam Police under SDPO Khansahib launched an intensive investigation involving the analysis of multiple CCTV footages and technical evidences. Through sustained efforts, the accused was traced and arrested from Parimpora, Srinagar, and the kidnapped child was recovered safely within 12 hours of the incident. Subsequently, relevant sections of law pertaining to murder and kidnapping were added to the case. Further investigation into the case is underway.
Budgam Police reiterates its commitment towards ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order. The swift detection of the case reflects the professional coordination, prompt response, and dedicated efforts of the investigating teams working tirelessly to bring offenders to justice, reads the statement.(GNS)
