Srinagar: Police on Monday said that prompt action led to the arrest of all four accused involved in sexual assualt case in Srinagar.
In a statement the police said that Srinagar it acted promptly upon receiving information regarding an attempted sexual assault on a woman (name withheld) by a group of individuals near Water Works Road, Nishat. The victim had sustained grievous injuries and was shifted to the hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, FIR No. 35/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Nishat, and investigation was immediately initiated, they said.
During the course of investigation, the following four accused persons were identified and arrested Suhail Bashir Bhat, S/O Bashir Ahmad, R/O Asham Sumbal, Adil Ali Bhat, S/O Ali Mohammad, R/O Zeethyar Nishat, Firdous Ahmad Rather, S/O Ghulam Ahmad, R/O Zeethyar Nishat and Suhail Afzal Bhat, S/O Mohammad Afzal, R/O Pahloo Brein.
In a swift and decisive operation, all the accused have been apprehended. Further investigation in the case is ongoing, they said.
Srinagar Police remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rule of law, eliminate crime from society, and ensure the safety and dignity of every citizen, they said.
For any information related to criminal activity, please contact the nearest police station or dial 112, reads the statement.(GNS)
